176 Dun na Coiribe , Headford Road , Galway

Oct 10 2024

Application Received

Nov 27 2024

Decision

Dec 04 2024

Decision Due

Jan 08 2025

Granted

Jan 07 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 10 / 10 / 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 consist of a change of use from student accommodation to short term let for a period not exceeding 90 days per calendar year

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860m	02/02/2026	N/A	14 St Bridgets Place , Bohermore , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: retention of alterations to elevation facing St Bridget's place Bohermore at	Details...
690m	23/12/2025	N/A	11-12 Headford Road , Woodquay , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Fahy Monumental Works is applying for planning permission to amalgamate existing showroom area with part of the adjoining commercial unit at ground level, former Richard Walsh Cycles and for change of use of part of the ground floor and the existing repair workshop on the first floor to a three bedroom apartment including changes to elevations and necessary works	Details...
860m	22/12/2025	N/A	14 St Bridgets Place , Bohermore , Townspark	Permission for development which consists of: retention of alterations to elevation facing St Bridgets Place Bohermore	Details...
900m	22/12/2025	N/A	No. 15 Moyola Park , Newcastle , Galway City	Retention Permission sought from Galway City Council by M.Shaughnessy at No.15 Moyola Park, Newcastle, Galway, H91CD78.The development will consist of (1) Permission sought for Retention of extension to existing Garden store and (2) Demolish part of existing garden storage shed and (3) All associated site works and services.	Details...
910m	19/12/2025	N/A	'The Gatehouse' , 7a Francis Street , Galway City	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.	Details...
840m	11/12/2025	N/A	33-35 , Saint Brendan's Avenue Woodquay , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Extension of Duration - permission for revisions to previously granted residential development under Pl. Ref. 18/47 and An Bord Pleanala number ABP 301960-18 at this site. The new proposal will consist of: (A) An increase in unit numbers from 19 no. granted units to a total of 27 no. residential units. (B) previously approved 3 storey duplex block to Saint Brendan's Avenue containing : 1 no. 3 bedroom duplex; 4 no. 2 bedroom duplex; 1 no. 2 bedroom own door apartment and 3 no. 1 bedroom own door apartments with amendments to rear to allow for lift and communal stairs to first floor. (C) replacement of the previously approved 4 storey duplex block to the rear of the site (containing 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments & 4 no. 3 bedroom duplexes) and 2 storey block to the courtyard (containing 2 no. 2 bed apartments) with a new 6 storey apartment block and larger communal courtyard. New apartment block to contain 12 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 6 no. 1 bedroom apartments with revised access onto rear laneway. (D) this application also includes revisions to cycle store, bin stores and landscaping including larger shared communal courtyard, provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections ancillary to the residential development as well as all associated site development works and services (planning ref no. 20/235)	Details...
420m	27/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	7 , Castlelawn Heights , Headford Road	Permission for development which consists of: construction of a first floor side elevation (roof) extension and all ancillary works	Details...
990m	20/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	8 Ardillaun Road , Newcastle , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to retain outside building (gym) to the rear of property	Details...
760m	12/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	3 , Seamus Quirke Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: sought to (1) modify and extend existing dwelling house, (2) demolish existing utility room to side of dwelling house, (3) build new utility room extension to side of dwelling house and (4) replace existing hipped roof and dormer windows with new gable style roof and dormer windows and all associated site works	Details...
420m	12/11/2025	N/A	Currys Galway Retail Park , Headford Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: proposal to erect a new fenced external HVAC plant compound in the service yard of Currys Galway to house new air handling unit complete with 3 No. top mounted external condensing units. Works as part of the upgrade and decarbonisation of the store's heating, ventilation and air conditioning - removing the end-of-life internal gas-fired air handling units and existing external condensers.	Details...
770m	29/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Alpha House , 17 Lower Newcastle , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: construction of an extension at ground and first floor level including demolition of small service rooms attached to rear of main structure, all associated site works and small extension to existing detached garage	Details...
680m	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...
50m	26/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	214 Dun na Coiribe , Headford Road , Galway.	Permission for development which consists of: permission is being sought by Noel & Margaret Buggy from Galway City Council for a change of use from student accommodation to short term let for a period not exceeding 90 days per calendar year at the above address.	Details...
770m	21/08/2025	N/A	Marian Villa , 3 Headford Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: extension to rear of existing dwelling as constructed, to include change of use of existing shed to living space, a first floor bedroom extension as constructed, along with change of use from attic to habitable space, and all associated site works	Details...
850m	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...
670m	18/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Block E University of Galway , University Road , Galway City	Permission for development which consists of: The University of Galway are applying for planning permission to Galway City Council to facilitate the development of a new School of Medicine at a site located at the University of Galway, Co. Galway. There is an existing building, known as Block E, located on the site. Block E is a protected structure (RPS No. 10309 - Civil Engineering Block). There are 4 no. other protected structures in the vicinity of the subject site including RPS No. 10310 (Dept. of Education Block), RPS. No. 8501 (rivers & waterways, including embankments and walling), RPS No. 10308 (Former IMI Building) and RPS No. 10307 (Martin Ryan Institute). The proposed site extends to 0.36 hectares. The development will consist of: 1. Demolition of the existing 3-storey extension of Block E and the existing prefabricated building to the immediate north-east of Block E and the removal of 20 no. car parking spaces. 2. The construction of a part 4-storey building to accommodate teaching, research and administration facilities for the School of Medicine. The proposed building extends to c. 3,925sqm and has an overall maximum height of c. 20.7m. 3. The ground floor consists of tutorial rooms, a seminar room and a collaboration zone. The first floor incorporates further seminar rooms and study areas. The upper floors contain seminar rooms, research labs, bench space areas, meeting rooms and offices. 4. Restoration of the original northern elevation of Block E and the provision of a glazed atrium link connecting Block E to the proposed building. 5. Provision of landscaping, bicycle parking and public lighting. 6. Provision of plant and photovoltaic panels at roof level of the proposed building. 7. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections (including nature-based drainage solutions) and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development. This application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).	Details...
760m	18/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Grafton House , 27 Upper Newcastle , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of full planning permission for the following; 1. Demolition of existing garden shed. 2. Demolition of existing dwelling extension, change of use of the existing domestic dwelling to student accommodation with permission for new rear extension, the building shall consist of 9 no. student bedspaces in 2 no. apartments and all associated internal alterations. 3. Construction of a 2-storey building to the rear of the existing dwelling to consist of 10 no. student bedspaces in 2 no. apartments. 4. Provision of bicycle parking and bin storage. 5. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections. 6. The proposed scheme will be utilised for short-term visitor letting during the summer months. 7. Provision of all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.	Details...
520m	17/07/2025	REFUSED	NO 62 CASTLELAWN HEIGHTS , HEADFORD ROAD , GALWAY	Permission for development which consists of: retention of the widening of the vehicular access and the provision of the off-street car parking space in lieu of the front lawn area incl. all ancillary site development works	Details...
840m	14/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	65 Upper Newcastle , Galway , Co. Galway	Permission for development which consists of: permission for retention is sought for minor alterations to existing dwelling. Permission is also sought to construct an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and to undertake alterations to the existing dwelling, including all associated works and services	Details...
950m	09/07/2025	N/A	Newcastle Community Centre , Moyola Park Lane , Newcastle Road Galway	Permission for development which consists of: change of plans for community centre previously approved under planning permission ref; 19/264 + 15/153 (permission to construct meeting rooms, sports/general purpose hall, ancillary accommodation, tennis court, roundabout and car parking) on revised site boundaries, including revisions to landscaping and external play areas and all associated services = Extension of duration	Details...

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