SPAR The Westwood, Upper Newcastle, Galway
Planning application 2660104
DecisionConditional grant
Decided21 May 2026
Application typePERMISSION
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 19197Permission for the development which consists of an extension and change of use from café/restaurant use to retail/ café/restaurant use, incorporating a seated café area, all associated signage and associated site development works at the ground floor of Block A of the permitted student accommodation (ABP Ref. No300845-18) / 0.0 km away / 28 August 2019Granted
- 20357Permission for development which will consist of for the relocation of the entrance door of the café / retail shop from the Upper Newcastle Road elevation to the Northern elevation opposite the main reception entrance, all associated signage and associated site works at the ground floor of Block A of the permitted student residence application (ABP REF NO. 301693-18 / GCC REF NO. 19/197) / 0.0 km away / 24 February 2021Granted
- 21167Permission for development which will consist of the provision of bistro-style tables and chairs for the use of customers of the Spar retail unit, solely during the unit's opening hours located outside the main reception entrance at the ground floor of Block A of the permitted student residence applications (Original application-ABP Ref No.301693-18/GCC, Ref No. 19/197 & 3rd application GCC ref No. 20/357 / 0.0 km away / 13 July 2021Granted
- 19242Permission for the development at the site of permitted student accommodation(ABP ref: 300845-18). The development will consist of a shrouded multi- operator telecommunications installation at roof level. / 0.0 km away / 17 October 2019Granted
- 20152Permission for the construction and operation of a Photovoltaic system on the rooftops of Block A, Block B, and Block C of the permitted student accommodation (ABP Ref. No. 300845-18). The proposal outlines the indicative locations of the PV panels with a total area not to exceed 519.38m2 and maximum height of 310mm. The proposal also includes the construction of a balustrade on the rooftops of Block A, B and C. / 0.0 km away / 17 July 2020Granted
- 1918Retention permission for development at the former Westwood Hotel site. The development consists of retention of existing telecommunications infrastructure comprised of a lattice tower and associated antenna and dishes (overall height of 17metres) and ancillary ground - based equipment cabinets and fencing / 0.1 km away / 20 March 2019Granted
- bp301693SHD Application to An Bord Pleanála - Demolition of existing Westwood Hotel, construction of student accommodation scheme (394 bed spaces), pedestrian and cyclist links to Thomas Hynes Road and N59 Upper Newcastle Road and associates site works. The complex will be used as visitor or tourist accommodation on a temporary basis outside the academic term times / 0.1 km away / 19 July 2018Granted
- 20204Permission is sought for the development which will consist of the construction of additional plant on the rooftop of permitted student accommodation (ABP Ref No. 301693-18). The proposal outlines the locations of the rooftop plant with a total area not to exceed 26m2 / 0.1 km away / 19 November 2020Granted