Permission for development which consists of: a) Change of use from existing Q-Park carpark to proposed Enterprise Rent-a-Car facility, which includes the change of use from 110 spaces within the existing carpark at roof level to 31 spaces to be used by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and the removal of 15 spaces. b) The erection of a fully serviced single-storey office building at roof level within the main car park area to be used as an office / car rental kiosk, along with all relevant signage and ancillary works. c) The erection of a car valeting bay adjacent to the associated single-storey office building to be used for the valeting of rental cars. d) Connection to all existing services on site. e) The erection of signage to the main pedestrian entrance way to the car pack at level 0 of the Merchant Road and all associated worksDecision record indexed
Permission for retention and permission for development which will consist of: retaining previous amalgamation of unit 225 first floor, unit 226 at second floor, additional mezzanine floor area and to amalgamate existing 4,105 sq.m retail unit at first and second floor level with existing 1,721 sq.m retail unit at ground floor level including making necessary structural alteration to install escalators and lifts with associated pits, new mall shopfront at ground floor level. altering existing windows and ventilation louvres at ground floor level, erecting new external signage on Merchants Road and Ballalley Lane and all associated works. The proposed development is located adjacent to a segment of the 17th Century Bastion Wall (RPS Ref. 301)Decision record indexed
Units No. 206A & 206B, First Floor Eyre Square Centre, Eyre Square
Permission for development which will consist of (1) Amalgamation of part of Unit 206 B into Unit 206 A (2) Associated elevational changes and (3) All associated site worksDecision record indexed
Permission for development which consists of permission and retention permission for development at No.s 1-3 Merchants Road, Galway, H91 AT0V. The development consists of (1) retention permission for a change of use from restaurant to a bar and distillery; entrance doorway onto Merchants Road; fire exit onto Forthill Street; and signage on the north-western and north-eastern elevations; and (2) planning permission for new signage on the north-western elevation. The proposed development consists of or comprises the carrying out of works to a Protected Structure (RPS No. 5801, NIAH Reg. No. 30314075).Decision record indexed
Permission is sought for the development of a protected structure (RPS No 5801 NIAH Reference 30314075) and which will consist of change of use of ground floor level vacant area (612sqm) and first floor level restaurant (573sqm), to provide 1185sqm of office use over ground and first floor levels; the erection of a new entrance to Merchants Road, as per previous grant permission (Ref 16/150); the replacing of an existing door to the south east end of the Merchants Road elevation with a door of similar appearance; internal alterations comprised of the careful removal of non-original partition walls, bar, kitchen fit-out, and miscellaneous non-original elements and redundant services. All works to be in accordance with conservation principlesDecision record indexed
Permission for development which will consist of change of use of existing retail unit to a restaurant including signage and all associated servicesDecision record indexed
Unit 225/ Unit 226, Eyre Square Shopping Centre, Galway
Permission for retention which will consist of retention and development at Unit 225/Unit 226 in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre. The proposed development is located adjacent to a segment of the 17th Century Bastion Wall (RPS Ref. 301). The development consists of: To retain and use the existing plant deck and install new plant structures over the second floor being part of the existing retail unit (previously granted permission under planning reference 21/331Decision record indexed
Permission for development which consists of 3 new illuminated signage panels proposed to the existing front elevation to replace existing signage. New signage to consist of white powder coated aluminium fascia panel with day/night face illuminated letters with black returns.Decision record indexed
21 Abbeygate Street Lower &13 & 5 St.Augustine Street, Galway
Permission for development which will consist of change of use from a commercial use (Beauty Salon) to a residential use (2-bedroom apartment) on second floor of development at No.21 Abbeygate Street Lower (RPS ref no. 112) and No.s 1,3,and 5 St.Augustine Street (RPS ref. no. 9401)Decision record indexed
Planning permission is sought for the development which will consist of (a) retention of change of use of Office/Retail to a Language School (b) permission for window signage at protected structures reference: 3804Decision record indexed
The development will consist of the following: • Change of use from a bookshop (the Bookexchange) to a café; • Provision of a new staircase, first floor structure (32 sq.m), and renovation of existing internal walls; • Provision of Signage on the building façade (2 sq.m); • Retention of the following: o Removal of internal first floor structure, removal of internal staircase, and removal of internal walls/partition walls at no. 23 Abbeygate Street Lower; o Replacement of windows on front and rear elevations at no. 23 Abbeygate Street Lower; o Replacement of roof at No. 23 Abbeygate Street Lower. The proposed development will consist of work to a protected structure.Decision record indexed
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 alterationsDecision record indexed
Permission for development which will consist of permission to carry out reconstruction works of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 10818) previously known as Taaffes. The development consists of: (1) Reconstruction of a section of the front façade (2) The deconstruction of the existing chimney stack (3) Reconstruction of the chimney stack with natural lime render finish and (4) Installation of lateral ties within the building running from the front façade to the rear elevation with external platesDecision record indexed
Permission for development at a protected structure (RPS 9905) which will consist of a) replacement of windows and doors to front b) addition of roof lights to front and rear c) addition of window to rear and alteration to existing window opening d) internal alterations of door openings and internal wall layout, re-render internal walls, upgrade of plumbing and electrical installation and all associated worksDecision record indexed
Permission for upgrades to public road and public footpaths comprising resurfacing of existing road carriageway and new footpaths, including stone paving, kerbing and tactile finish treatments, and all ancillary site and development works at lands at Queen Street and Victoria Place, Galway. The proposed development will provide for revisions to permitted Galway City Council Reference 17/121 (An Bord Pleanála Reference ABP-300613-18) and will include omission of cycle lane and provision of new set-down / lay-by on Queen Street. Part of the proposed development bounds the United Methodist Presbyterian Church (Protected Structure - RPS Ref: 8201).Decision record indexed
Treasure Chest Building, 31-33 William Street, Galway
M. Bennett. apply to Galway City Council for Retention Planning Permission for retention of retail / commercial floor space at The Treasure Chest Building, 31-33 William Street, Galway.Decision record indexed
Planning permission is sought for a change of use from Office & residential to tourist accommodation as follows: 1) Demolition of sub- standard additions at rear of terrace. 2) Construction of extension to rear of terrace to include fifteen en-suite bedrooms over four levels 3) This development consists of work to a protected structure. The proposal includes upgrading and conversion of the existing four storey terrace from offices to eight en- suite bedrooms, kitchen, dining and associated worksGrounds not yet categorised
No. 20 at the corner of Dock Road, & St. Nicholas Street, Galway
Permission sought for the development which will consist of (1) Change of use of existing residential dwelling house to office use over ground and first floor and (2) all associated site works and servicesGrounds not yet categorised
Permission for development which will consist of change of use of old coach house into a retail/commercial unit (21.9m2) and all ancillary worksGrounds not yet categorised
Retention permission is sought for 4 no. retractable canopies and associated development. The application site is located within the Eyre Square Architectural Conservation AreaGrounds not yet categorised
On the public footpath on Eyre Square opposite entrance to Shopping Centre, Galway
Permission is sought for the upgrade of a phone kiosk the development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosk with a new telephone kiosk with integral communication unit and a 1.53 sq. metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height of 2.43m. a depth of 0.762m and a width of 1.096 mDecision record indexed
Permission for a development which consists of conservation and renovation works including replacement of parts of timber windows, replacement of PVC windows at 4 No. first floor openings on Middle Street façade and 10 No. first floor openings on Abbeygate Street façade and all associated worksDecision record indexed
Permission for development which consists of: planning permission, for development which involves a protected structure RPS Ref. No.9907. for demolition of non-historic substandard extension to rear, Construction of new single storey extension to the rear comprising of new wash room and office along with modifications to existing house, including all associated ancillary site worksDecision record indexed
Permission for the development which will consist of the demolition of the existing nightclub building (c.998.65 sq.m), the construction of a new 7 storey building (over existing basement)(c.2,163.55 m2 total floor area) providing 44 no.hotel bedrooms as an extension to the existing Skeffington Arms Hotel. Realignment structural consolidation and re-cladding of the existing, established second storey bridge linking to the main hotel building to provide an upper level link between the existing hotel and the proposed extension. The existing basement will remain in-situ, subject to minor layout and access alterations. The ground floor and sixth floors will also contain customer facilities including reception,foyer, restaurant, café/breakfast area, w.c.facilities, external terraces, storage, catering and staff facilities. All associated site development works, services, provisions and landscaping. Part of the proposed development is located within the Eyre Square Architectural Conservation Area and the site is adjacent to protected structures RPS Refs: 301 & 302Grounds not yet categorised
Permission for development which consists of the following: Permission to provide internal seating area to existing retail donut shop for sale of food and drinks for consumption within and off the premises in accordance with the lodged plans and documents to include and all associated/ancillary worksGrounds not yet categorised
Site generally bounded by Queen Street to the west United Methodist Presbyterian Church (Protected Structure - RPS Ref: 8201), to the north old stable buildings (Protected Structure - RPS Ref: 8202), to the east and Bonham Quay to the south.
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.Decision record indexed
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
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.Decision record indexed
Ground Floor Level Block B, Bonham Quay Dock Rd The Docks, Galway
Permission for change of use of existing convenience shop to include part off-licence use (gross floor area of off-licence use 10.85m²) along with all associated works.Decision record indexed
Permission for development which will consist of (1) the removal of the existing retail fit out and the installation of a new retail fit out to the ground floor retail area only (2) the replacement of the existing shopfront fascias and signage with new armourcoat fascia details and internally illuminated fascia signage to the Shop Street and Abbeygate Street Lower elevations and (3) all associated site works. The building is a Protected Structure and within an Architectural Conservation AreaDecision record indexed
Permission for a development which consists of: 1. Retain frameless glazed automatic sliding entrance doors. 2. Replace existing timber pilasters & plinths to shop-front. 3. Provide 3 no. obscure glazed panels over display windows and entrance doors with hand painted signage lettering 'as Gaeilge' 4. Provide 50mm deep raised individual lettering / logo on white aluminium in lieu of existing signage to fascia. 5. Provide ‘Halo’ signage lighting to fascia signage/ logo. At No. 15 Williamsgate Street, Galway. The property is included on Galway City List of Protected Structures – Ref.No:11006Decision record indexed
Permission for the development which will consist of the following: Permission for the refurbishment of two no. cottages including the reconstruction of partially collapsed chimney and external wall, internal alterations including the provision of a mezzanine floor and associated stairs and all other restoration works necessary to refurbish the cottages. This planning application relates to work to a protected structure (RPS 302)Decision record indexed
Permission for development which consists of the following: demolition of the existing warehouse, restaurant and associated buildings on site (c.798 sq.m total floor area) construction of a new 10-11 storey, over basement, extension to the existing Victoria Hotel providing the following: 109 no. additional bedrooms. Reception, lobby, seating area, bars, kitchen, bathrooms, service/back of house areas, and events area at ground and first floor/mezzanine. Bar/lounge and terrace at 10th floor level. Utilities, storage areas, plantroom and staff areas at basement level. Also plant at roof level. Total floor area of new extension c. 7,106 sq.m Minor alterations to the existing hotel building to provide openings on the western elevations to connect with the proposed extension. Alterations to and change of use (from offices) of Victoria House (RPS: 10401) (c.328 sq.m) to now form part of the extended hotel providing seating area, conference/meeting room and hotel office/admin rooms. existing internal room layouts maintained with existing east elevation window at 1st floor omitted to facilitate glazed link to new hotel extension. Replacement of glazing on front elevation with new painted timber sliding sash window. All associated site development works, services provisions and landscaping.Grounds not yet categorised
Permission for development which consists of: 1) the replacement of an existing timber shop front with a new painted plaster shop front including replacement signage, 2) replacement entrance door, 3) the lowering of 4 No. first floor windows to their original height, and all associated site worksDecision record indexed
Permission for development which consists of to amend and replace existing shop front to unit at ground floor level and to provide advertising sign to same.Decision record indexed
Permission for development which consists of; the proposal consists of mixed use office development (c. 34,765sqm) provided in 4 no. blocks over a single basement level. Block A is an eight storey building, located in the north west part of the site adjoining Dock Road/Queen Street containing retail/restaurant/café use and electricity supply board substitution at ground level, office use at ground level to level 07, plant at level 07, external terraces at levels 04 to 06 with a roof garden at level 07, solar panels on the roof. Block B is a seven storey building with roof plan above, located in the south west corner of the site adjoining Dock Road and Bothar Na Long, containing the basement access ramp, retail/restaurant/café use at ground level and mezzanine level, office use at ground level to level 06, external terraces at Levels 01 to 06 with external links with Block C, roof garden at level 07, solar panels on the roof. A bridge link is proved at level 04 between blocks a+b. Block C eight storey building with roof plant above, located in the southern part of the site adjoining Bothar na Long containing retail/restaurant/café use at ground floor level, office use at ground floor level to level 07, roof garden at level 08, solar panels on the roof. Block D is an eight storey building with roof plant above, located along the eastern boundary of the site adjoining Bothar na Long to the south, containing office use at ground level to level 07, external terraces at levels 01 to 07 with external links to block c, roof garden at level 08, solar panels on the roof. In addition to the four office blocks, the single basement level (7,030 Sq m.) contains 138 no. car spaces, 162 no. cycle spaces, a commuter centre, office lobby areas, building facilities and plant. External amenity space is provided at ground level comprising a raised central plaza, basement ventilation areas, 52 no. surface cycle spaces and public realm improvements to the north and west of the site. Vehicle access is from Dock Road; fire tender access is from Dock Road/Queen Street and the proposed public realm to the north; and pedestrian access is from Dock Road, Bothar na Long and the proposed public realm to the north.Grounds not yet categorised
Former Topaz Oil Stroage facility, located at Dock Road Queen Street, and Bothar na Long
Permission for development which will consist of amending a previously permitted (currently under construction) mixed use office development ( Galway City Council Reg. Ref. 17/83; An Bord Pleanála Ref. 300275 - 17 - the 'parent permission'). The development proposed comprises of an amendment to the permitted basement ( now partially constructed ) involving the omission of part of the previously permitted basement that has not yet been constructed, completion of the partially constructed basement area, including alterations to the internal layout of the basement car park and ancillary accommodation, together with an extension of the now partially constructed basement to link to previously permitted cores serving permitted buildings above that have not yet been constructed. The development proposed results in the reduction in the footprint / floor space and associated internal re-configuration of the permitted single level basement level -1, including: Reduction in the floor area of basement level by c.3505 sqm GFA (c. 7060 sqm GFA permitted to c.3555 sqm GFA proposed); Re-configuration of the permitted car parking spaces; Reduction in car parking to provide 51 no. car park spaces at Level -1 in lieu of 131 no. permitted spaces. Exterior amendments to the permitted development at ground floor level to facilitate the basement reduction, including: Alterations to the design of landscape features in the public realm at surface level; Provision of 1 no. accessible surface car parking space. All associated site and development worksDecision record indexed
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 positionGrounds not yet categorised
Victoria Hotel, Victoria Place in the townland of Townparks
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.Grounds not yet categorised
Dock Road, Queen Street and Bothar Na Long, Galway
Permission for development which consist of an amendment to the ground floor layout of Block A Phase ll, to include an additional substation and switchroom, as instructed by ESB Networks, along with minor exterior amendments to the east elevation, and all associated site development works. The development was granted permission by Galway City Council ref Ref 17/83, An Bord Pleanala Ref 300275-17 & Galway City Council reg Ref 20/367Decision record indexed
No 31 Eyre square Ground floor, Eyre Square, Galway
Permission for development which consists of: change of use to convert the ground floor office unit to a restaurant/bar, including an accessible toilet, commercial kitchen and all associated worksDecision record indexed
Permission for development at 16-18 William Street, Galway, a protected structure, Galway City Council RPS ref no. 10801. The development will consist of the replacement of the existing non original windows on the first, second and third floors of the front ( south ) elevation. The windows are to be replaced with new painted hardwood framed windows. The development will include ancillary works to facilitate the developmentDecision record indexed
The former Topaz Oil Storage Facility, located at Dock Road Queen Street, and Bothar Na Long Galway City.
Permission for development which consists of; development at a site (0.93ha) at the former Topaz Oil Storage Facility, located at Dock Road, Queen Street, and Bothar Na Long, Galway City. Granted permission Galway City Council reg. ref 17/83, An Bord Pleanala Ref 300275-17 & Galway City Council reg. ref 20/367. The proposed change of use of the ground floor unit of Bonham Quay Block C. (Unit area 567m2) with current granted use as restaurant and retail unit to proposed use as a fitness centre/ gym within the previously permitted footprint.Decision record indexed
Ground Floor, Block C Bonham Quay (the former Topaz Oil Storage Facility), Located at the Dock Road Queen Street & Bothar na Long
Permission for development which will consist of the construction of a part-mezzanine floor to the ground floor unit of Block C providing 156 sqm of internal area inclusive of disabled accessible platform lift, access & egress staircases (located to the south & west elevations) and new single leaf fire escape door to the west elevation of Block C inclusive of all associated site worksGrounds not yet categorised
Permission for development which consist of: alterations to an existing commercial premises at No. 38-39 (McCambridge’s) Shop Street, Galway, a Protected Structure (No. 9309) to include the following: a) demolition of 2 No. sections of centre (infill) wall, b) removal of 3 No. cold rooms and internal partitions, c) removal of the coffee servery counter and d) relocation of various display counters, shelving units and all associated minor finishes worksDecision record indexed
Permission for development which consists of a change of use from student accommodation to short term let for a period not exceeding 90 days per calendar yearGrounds not yet categorised
Permission for development which will consist of works to a protected structure (RPS 9313) including installation of 2 no security cameras on the Shop Street Elevation & 2 no new security cameras to the Abbeygate Street Elevation & 5 no new or replacement security cameras to the rear elevation at roof levelDecision record indexed