Application description published by Galway City Council.
Permission is being sought by The Lion's Tower Limited for the change of use of an existing Order of Malta community building to a guesthouse, the amalgamation of this building with the adjoining guesthouse at No.19 St. Helen’s Street, the construction of a new pitched roof, the provision of 4 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, minor elevational changes to the front and side elevations and all ancillary and associated works at 20 St. Helen's Street Galway.
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PL-501601-GC-26Submitted 24 June 2026 / decided Not recorded
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Application ref
2660118
Received
07 April 2026
Decided
29 May 2026
FI requested
No
Authority
Galway City Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Refused
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