Site planning risk brief

Application for an Extension of Duration of a student Accommodation Development granted under Galway City Council Reference 17/121 (An Bord Pleanala Reference ABP-300613-18) for the construction of a 345 no. bedroom student accommodation scheme and associated site works at the site generally bounded by Queen Street to the west, United Methodist Presbyterian Church to the north, Old stable buildings to the east, and former Topaz Oil Facility to the south, Galway City.

Permission for development which consists of: Permission and permission for retention and completion of revisions to permitted Galway City Council Reference 17/121 (An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP-300613-18). The proposed development comprises retention and completion of the following: (a) Increase in overall building height of 1.5 metres; (b) Removal of south-west corner set-back of c.1.1m x 5.7m across full building height; (c) Removal of north-east corner set-back of c.1.9m x 12.7m at ground level, including omission of vehicular circulation route around building; (d) Revised internal layout at ground floor level to include reconfiguration of tenant amenity space, ESB / plant, office, waste, laundry, fitness and circulation areas, and provision of cinema room. Provision of double-height space to central area; (e) Modification to service core layouts (all floors) to accommodate second stairs to meet the requirements of the Fire Safety Certificate and altered access route to first floor terrace; (f) Revisions to roof design to replace ‘A’ frame roof with flat roof and parapet profile; (g) Modifications to elevational treatments to include revisions to window and door openings, 2 no. additional windows on west elevation and 2 no. external doors on northern elevation, provision of revolving door at central main entrance, alterations to glazing and soffit design, reduction in curtain walling along southern elevation (including provision of public art space); (h) Other external modifications to include revised steps and railings on western boundary of site, relocation of security gates and railings, provision of new covered bike store to rear (east) of site, and; (i) All associated site and development works. Permission is being sought for (1) the change of use of permitted commercial space / business start-up space at ground floor to tenant amenity use, (2) revisions to roof design to include the re-location and revision of terrace amenity space and provision of roof mounted solar PV panels, and (3) provision of set-down / lay-by on Queen Street, as required by Galway City Council, and (4) all ancillary site and development works.

Planning permission is sought for the change of use of ground floor shop unit to restaurant, the erection of 1 no. internally illuminated double sided projecting sign, 2 no. fascia signs, associated elevational changes and minor internal alterations

Permission for the construction of a hotel development to include 1) Basement to provide service and storage areas. 2) Ground Floor to include lobby, Kitchen, dining hall, café and associated service areas. 3) Six levels of hotel accommodation to include eighty four en-suite bedrooms providing 215 bed spaces. 4) Plant and lift room at roof level. 5) Associated services and site works. 6) Demolition of existing snooker hall premises. 7) The removal and storage of existing front stone wall of site during construction with the reinstatement of same to proposed new façade

Permission for development which will consist of 1 Retention of alterations & new finishes to the existing canopy. 2 New signage to canopy over main entrance. 3 Retention of minor alterations to entrance doors.

Planning permission is being sought as follows: 1) New signage to canopy over main entrance. 2) Retention of new finishes to existing canopy. 3) Retention of non- slip tiles and alteration of door position