Site planning risk brief

Permission for development which consists of: amendments to plans granted under planning ref. 23/60163, relating to a property known as ‘The Gatehouse’, 7a Francis Street, Galway City. The property is located within the Curtilage of the Convent of Mercy Grounds and Graveyard, which are on the Record of Protected Structures; RPS ref: 9603. This permission primarily relates to amendments which have been deemed as necessary by the Fire officer in order to bring the overall development into compliance with Fire Safety regulations. These proposed works are as follows: (1) Addition of 1 no. external doorway to the front elevation (facing onto Francis Street) at ground floor level (2) Amendments to internal layout. This application also seeks permission for addition of Solar Panels to the Rear of the roof.

Permission for development which consist of (1) Change of use of former educational use to student accommodation (2) Construction of a new second floor extension over existing first floor as part of the student accommodation proposal (3) Minor alterations to front elevation and (4) All associated site works and services. The Convent of Mercy grounds and graveyard is located to the west of the building, and are listed as a Protected Structure (RPS No. 9603)

Permission is sought for the construction of a new passenger lift and shaft to the rear of an existing three storey national school premises including all associated elevation changes and external works

Permission for development which consists of the following:- (i) Demolition of existing building structures, (ii) Maintaining original wall located within zone of archaeological potential (SMR GA094-100--), features include (GA094-119--) and (GA094-120--), (iii) Permission for construction of 5 residential units over three floors, consisting of 1 No. studio apartment, 3 No. 1 bedroom apartments, 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment, associated private open spaces, bicycle storage and waste refuge. (iv) Connection to public services/utilities and all associated site works

Retention is sought for (1) single storey extension to the rear and renovations to existing dwelling house (2) renovations to old shed to rear of the house, along with all associated works,

Permission and Retention for development which consists of 1) Change of Use from previously approved residential and office use to residential only at 1st and 2nd floor levels, 2) Retention of residential accommodation in lieu of external balcony at 1st floor level (area 12sqm), 3) Reconfiguration of existing residential accommodation to form 1 no.1 bedroomed studio apartment at 1st floor level and 1 bedroomed apartment at 1st and 2nd floor levels