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  Fisheries Field located at Earl’s Island , University Road (R863) , University of Galway Co. Galway

Dec 04 2024

Application Received

Feb 05 2025

Further Info. Requested

Apr 14 2025

Further Info. Received

May 01 2025

Decision

May 11 2025

Decision Due
  • Submitted to Galway City Council, 04 / 12 / 2024
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: DECISION MADE
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
Permission for development which consists of; the University of Galway are applying for planning permission to Galway City Council for public realm enhancement works on a site known as Fisheries Field located at Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway, Co. Galway. There is a protected structure, RPS No. 3609 (a lime kiln) located in the northern portion of the development site. There are 2 no. additional protected structures located in the vicinity of the site, including RPS No. 8501 (rivers & waterways, including embankments and walling) located immediately to the east of the application site; and RPS No. 3608 (known as Weir Lodge) located to the north-east of the application site. The proposed site extends to 1.01 hectares. The development consists of the following: 1. Adjustments to the landform to create a seating terrace, comprising limestone flag paving, to provide a flexible events space. 2. The provision of 2 no. landmark sculptural signs which consist of (i) a ‘GALWAY’ sign and (ii) a ... Signup to read full development description
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    700m 18/04/2025 N/A The Dean Hotel , No. 80 Prospect Hill and No's 82 84 & 86 Bohermore , Galway City Permission for development which consists of: retention permission is sought by Golden Birches Limited, at The Dean Hotel, No. 80 Prospect Hill and No’s 82, 84 & 86 Bohermore, Galway City, for revisions to the development permitted under Pl. Ref. No.’s 17/41, 22/19 & 22/248. No. 86 Bohermore on site is a protected structure (RPS... login required. Details...
    60m 11/04/2025 N/A Earl’s Island , University Road (R863) , University of Galway Co. Galway The University of Galway are applying for a 10-year planning permission to Galway City Council to facilitate the development of a new Performance Place building on a site located at Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway, Co. Galway. There are 3 no. protected structures located in the vicinity of the site including RPS No. 3609 (a lime kiln), RPS No. 8501 (rivers & waterways, including embankments and walling) and RPS No. 3608 (known as Weir Lodge). The proposed site extends to 0.3 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolish 5 no. existing warehouse buildings located on site. 2. The construction of a 2-storey building to accommodate a dual use academic teaching space and a creative arts and performance space. The proposed building extends to 2,567sqm, has an overall maximum height of 12.25m and features climbing plants on the western elevation. 3. The proposed Performance Place features a 420 no. seat theatre extending to 396.3sqm with tiered seating and an associated back of house space measuring 39.5sqm and a green room area measuring 39.3sqm. 4. The ground floor incorporates a central atrium space, a café and multi-purpose space. The building also includes a sustainable trans... login required. Details...
    530m 08/04/2025 N/A 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 works... login required. Details...
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    710m 31/03/2025 N/A The Coachman Apartments , 40 Dominick Street , Galway (H91K6R3 and 21 others). Remedial works and repairs including new roof slating, flashings, replacement gutters and downpipes to pitched roof areas, various chimney stack repairs, new insulation and weathering membranes to ... login required. Details...
    60m 28/03/2025 CONDITIONAL The Weir Lodge , Earls Island , Galway Permission for development at Weir Lodge, Earls Island, Galway (a Protected Structure RPS 3608). The development will consist of the alteration and internal refurbishment of the existing building including a) alterations to internal partition walls and openings, b) removal of existing timber staircase and r... login required. Details...
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    630m 20/03/2025 CONDITIONAL 9 St Endas Road , Shantalla , Galway Permission for development which consists of: alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including, the addition of a first-floor bay window to the f... login required. Details...
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    770m 20/03/2025 N/A 18 19 20 and 21 , Dominick Street Upper , Galway Permission for development which consists of: retention permission for the following at 18, 19, 20 and 21 Dominick Street Upper, Galway City, Co Galway; (a) Permission to retain existing ground floor meeting rooms, shop, communal areas, reception, store and toilets from basement and parking area granted under planning permission reference P94/265. (b) Permission to retain existing elevations and roof from the elevations and roof granted under planning permission referen... login required. Details...
    350m 14/03/2025 N/A 1 Eyre Street , Woodquay , Galway Permission for development which consists of: to change the use of a retail unit to use as a takeaway café, with ancillary retail element, along with all associated internal refurbishment works. The building is a protected structure reference RPS3904.... login required. Details...
    690m 13/03/2025 N/A Blakes Tower , 22-24 Quay Street , Galway Permission for development which consists of; 1. Retention Permission to retain the following works which include Blake’s Tower, a Protected Structure (ref 8116) and National Monument (ref GA094-100044): A. Ground Floor fit out as constructed which is currently in use as a retail space B. New doors to Quay Street elevation in place of previously existing windows C. Works to medieval building fabric which includes: i. Remedial works to the front door... login required. Details...
    590m 10/03/2025 N/A 22 Middle Street , Galway , Galway Permission for development which consists of: remedial works and repairs, including new roof slating and flashings, chimney stack repairs, removal of cement renders and pointing, external masonry repointing and replastering, internal replastering and/or thermal lining... login required. Details...
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  • Geology & Groundwater
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Pl
    • Description: Poor Aquifer - Bedrock which is Generally Unproductive except for Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Metagabbro & orthogneiss suite
    • Description: Undifferentiated
    • Labels: LTMGOG / Om

    Bedrock:
    • High ( H)

    Planning & Development

    Zoning:
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    National Parks & Wildlife (NPWS)
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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • Kiln - lime (LIME) - #GA10345
    • Weir - regulating (WEIR) - #GA13437

    National Monument Zones of Notification:

    Is this Planning Point is within a National Monument Zones of Notification? (Section 12 National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    Weir Lodge 30313037 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1895 - 1900 house office Yes
    No Building Name 30308007 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1815 - 1825 kiln Yes
    Western Fisheries Board 30313037 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1895 - 1900 house office Yes

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


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