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.

Sep 12 2025

Application Received

Nov 06 2025

Further Info. Requested

Feb 27 2026

Further Info. Received

Mar 26 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 12 / 09 / 2025
Galway City Council
Application Type:
RETENTION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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.

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