Application description published by Galway County Council.
For the development consisting of; (a) The change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail / commercial use (ref. no. 06/4983) to use as a restaurant, (b) the change of use of first floor level from previously approved office / commercial unit (ref. no. 06/4983) for use as a guest house, (c) formation of a new fire escape staircase internally forming a new fire escape door leading to car park of adjoining property in applicant's family ownership, (d) installation of a lift serving all floors including basement to improve accessibility, (e) provide additional 4 no. roof lights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard, (f) retention of attic level to form guesthouse bedrooms and communal areas, (g) retention of pitched roof connection over previously granted flat roof area (ref. no 06/4983) linking granted pitched roofs together, (h) formation of drainage and services connections independent to rest of building, and (i) provide carparking, bicycle parking, and refuse storage at basement level. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1319.14 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 470.6 sqm
Application and appeal history
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ABP-316524-23Submitted 26 April 2023 / decided 15 November 2024
Status not recordedCONDITIONAL
Appeal submittedAppeal reference ABP-316524-23
26 April 2023
Appeal decisionCONDITIONAL
15 November 2024
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Decision details
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Application ref
2339
Received
09 February 2023
Decided
05 April 2023
FI requested
No
Authority
Galway County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Conditional grant
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Planning analysis
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