FRANCIS COTTAGE , COOLOUGH MENLO , GALWAY

Sep 17 2024

Application Received

Oct 31 2024

Further Info. Requested

Dec 13 2024

Further Info. Received

Jan 14 2025

Decision

Jan 18 2025

Decision Due

Feb 25 2025

Granted

Feb 24 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 17 / 09 / 2024
Galway City Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Permission for development which consists of; alterations to an existing dwelling including a new floor, energy upgrade items, elevational changes, the construction of a single storey link extension (49 M²), the refurbishment of an existing outbuilding for residential use (60 M²), a new treatment plant and percolation area and all associated site & external works at Francis Cottage, Coolough, Menlo, Galway, a Protected Structure (GCC RPS No. 2402)

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2.9km	30/01/2026	N/A	Kentfield , Glenlo Abbey Hotel , County Galway	for Protected Structure (RPS Nos. 3441 and 3952). The development will consist of construction of a single-storey service building (c. 34 sq.m) associated with the holiday lodge development previously permitted under Planning Ref. No. 24/60949, together with minor amendments to Lodge Type A as permitted under the same planning reference, and all associated site works and services. The proposed amendments comprise: localised adjustment to the floor plan resulting in an increase in floor area of c. 6 sq.m; lowering of the finished floor level of Lodges Nos. 1-6 by 400mm, with no impact on the permitted ridge height; minor roof alterations, including a lowered hipped roof to the north-west elevation of the lodge and the provision of an additional Velux-type rooflight to the ensuite; minor adjustments to external paths and terrace areas; aesthetic alteration to fenestration and associated adjustment of site layout plan and sections	Details...
140m	19/01/2026	N/A	Coolough , Menlo , Co. Galway	Permission for development which consists of: planning permission for (a) extension and renovation of existing dwelling, (b) removal of existing domestic shed and replacement with a domestic garage, (c) alterations to existing roadside boundary & vehicular entrance. Together with all associated site works	Details...
490m	16/12/2025	REFUSED	2 Carraig Ban , Coolough Road , Menlo	Permission for development which consists of: Extension of Duration to construct a single story extension - bedroom and toilet extension	Details...
990m	17/10/2025	N/A	Coolough Road , Ballinfoile , Galway City	Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought by Damree Developments Ltd for the construction of a Residential Development at Coolough Road, Ballinfoile, Galway City. The development will consist of: 1. Construction of 48 no. residential units across 4 no. building blocks as follows; a. Block A consists of a 3 storey duplex building to the south-east of the site, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, b. Block B consists of a 3 storey duplex building to the south of the site, comprising of 9 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 9 no. 2 bed no. upper floor apartments, c. Block C consists of a 3 storey building to the west of the site. The southern end of the building consists of 1 no. 3 bed unit on the ground floor, 1 no. 3 bed unit on the first floor and 1 no. 2 bed unit on the second floor. The central section of the building consists of 3 no. 2 bed units on the ground floor, and 3 no. 3 bed units on the upper floors. The northern section of the building consists of 2 no. 1 bed units and integrated bin store and bike store on the ground floor, together with 3 no. 2 bed units on the upper floors. d. Block D consists of a 3 storey duplex building, comprising of a 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments, 4 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments. 2. Replacement of existing agricultural entrance with the provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance off the Coolough road (L-1021-2 road) to the south, 3. Revised boundary treatments, 4. Provision of single storey bin store/bike store building, 5. Provision of public open space areas (to include for a play area), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, 6. Provision of Car parking to include for EV ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points, 7. Proposed Connection to existing mains water infrastructure, 8. Proposed on-site surface water drainage arrangements, 9. Proposed connection to sewer network via a proposed sewer extension along the Coolough road (L-1021-2), together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application	Details...
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820m	28/07/2025	UNCONDITIONAL	Coolough Road , Terryland , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Montane Developments Ltd. intend to apply to An Comisiún Pleanála for permission for a strategic housing development at this site at Coolough Road, Terryland and which includes works at Coolough Road and Dyke Road Galway. The development will consist of student housing development comprising 2 no. blocks ranging in height from 1 to 4 storeys, providing a total of 255 no. single bedrooms (of which 5 will be accessible bedrooms) divided into 38 no. clusters. Ancillary student facilities to include student communal laundry (c. 110.39 sq m), student gym/fitness centre (c.133.98 sq m), reception/security area (c. 109.11 sq m), student common/seminar area (c. 183.73 sq m). Provision of 8 car parking spaces, 280 no. bicycle parking spaces, 3 no. motorcycle parking spaces, and coach drop off (with bus shelter) . Bin stores, plant areas, switch room, ESB sub-station, gas skid. Access to be provided from Coolough Road. Provision of pedestrian crossing infrastructure at Dyke Road and Coolough Road. All associated site development works, including landscaped areas, boundary treatements, drainage works, lighting; site services and infrastucture. A natura impact statement has been prepared. "it is noted that the parent permission was subsequently amended by GCC reg. ref. 23/60174. Condition 2 of this amendment permission stated: "Apart from any departures specifically authorised by this permission, the development shall comply with the conditions of the parent permission ABP 306403-20 unless the conditions set out hereunder specify otherwise"	Details...
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870m	24/10/2024	CONDITIONAL	Site located to the west of the Coolough Road (L-1005) in the townland of Coolagh (also known as Coolough) , Co. Galway in addition to road improvement works located on the Dyke Road (L-1004) located in the townland of Terryland , Co. Galway	LRD Permission for development which consists of; 1. demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings and ancillary structures located centrally within the site and demolition of the partial building ruins located in the south-eastern portion of the site. 2. construction of a student accommodation scheme comprising 84 no. apts 3. the proposed accommodation scheme is arranged in 7 no. blocks which vary in height from part 2 storey/3 storey building to 4 storey with a 5 storey set back on block d. 4. provision of communal facilities on the ground floor of block a including a retail space measuring 77sqm and a café measuring 81.7sqm, with associated signage 5. provision of communal open space and outdoor recreational areas internal and external (visitor) bicycle, refuse storage, car parking, public lighting, wayfinding signage and photovoltaic panels, 6. the provision of hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including an elevated mesh walkway (82 metres) and a bridge spanning the limestone pavement in the north western portion of the site 7. provision of vehicular entrance and 2 no. pedestrian/cyclist entrances from the Coolough Road and the provision of a toucan pedestrian crossing on the Coolough Road 8. road improvement works along the Dyke Road 9. the proposed scheme will be utilised for short term visitor letting during the summer months 10. provision of associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections, ESB substation and all associated site works and ancillary services - Please refer to the submitted statutory notices for the complete development description (full description is in excess of the character limit)	Details...
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