Alpha House , 17 Lower Newcastle , Galway

Oct 29 2025

Application Received

Dec 19 2025

Decision

Dec 23 2025

Decision Due

Feb 20 2026

Granted

Apr 09 2026

Commencement Notice

Apr 24 2026

Commencement Started

Feb 19 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 29 / 10 / 2025
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: 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

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
960m	09/07/2026	N/A	Galway Shopping Centre Townparks , Headford Road Galway , Co. Galway	Permission for development which consists of: For a new prefabricated substation building within the existing Galway Shopping Centre car park to cater for 7no. electric car charging points for 12no. Electric car parking spaces along with all associated ancillary site works.	Details...
690m	08/07/2026	N/A	7 Lower Canal Road , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to construct a two-storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling, and to convert the attic for habitable purposes, including the addition of a rear facing roof window	Details...
980m	18/06/2026	N/A	Seamus Quirke Road , Rahoon Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought by Valley Healthcare Fund for amendments to the previously permitted development under Galway City Council Pl. Ref. No. 22/322, which was accompanied by an NIS, and An Bord Pleanála Pl. Ref. ABP-318194-23, at lands at Seamus Quirke Road, Rahoon Road, Galway. The proposed amendments comprise of the following; 1. Permission to vary Condition No. 8 of An Bord Pleanala Pl. Ref. ABP-318194-23, with respect to EV parking at basement level. Permission is sought for revisions at the permitted basement level, including a reduction in basement footprint and reconfiguration of the permitted car parking layout on the overall site, including the relocation of EV charging parking spaces from basement level to surface level, while maintaining the overall permitted car parking provision on the site. 2. Revisions to the permitted internal surface level road network, circulation routes, car parking layout and set-down areas,; 3. Relocation of the permitted ESB substation and LV switchroom from within the Primary Care Centre building to a standalone ESB substation and switchroom building located to the east of the site; 4. Revisions to permitted site boundary treatments, lighting, hard and soft landscaping, together with incorporation of ventilation louvres associated with the basement ventilation strategy. 5. Revisions to drainage and infrastructure works necessary to facilitate the proposed development and all ancillary site works	Details...
650m	08/06/2026	N/A	20 Riverside , Woodquay , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: (i) alterations to existing layout, (ii) construction of new extension to front, side and rear of existing dwelling, (iii) replacement of existing flat roof with new pitcher roof to include attic rooms, (iv) alterations to existing elevations and (v) all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement is included as part of this application	Details...
590m	02/06/2026	N/A	Avondale , 55 Upper Newcastle , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: (i) the demolition of the existing front porch, garage and rear extension (ii) the construction of new 2 storey extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling with (iii) renovation of existing house including alterations to elevations and (iv) all associated site work	Details...
870m	28/05/2026	N/A	35 Woodquay , Galway City , County Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of the change of use of an existing commercial premises to a guesthouse, the provision of 7 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, rear extension, elevation changes to the front and rear elevations and all ancillary and associated works	Details...
920m	27/05/2026	N/A	No. 60 , Upper Newcastle Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: retention planning permission to that permitted under file reference 21-135 as follows: External elevation and internal changes to the building from that previously permitted under file reference 21-135 to include the attic conversion to habitable use. Rear lower garden level ,widening of the front vehicle access. External handstand private car parking layout to the rear of the building. Partial change of use of the ground floor from residential to veterinary. Amend condition no. 3 of the planning reference 21-135 as follows: to amend hours of operation to 9-6 pm Monday to Friday and 9-2 pm Saturday and allow out of hours emergency calls. Vary condition no. 3 of the planning reference 21-135 to amend the number of staff working within the veterinary practice. Floor area and elevational changes to the domestic shed to the rear of the building and retention permission for associated PV/Solar panels in this two storey with converted attic over lower ground floor level detached house/clinic	Details...
900m	22/05/2026	N/A	No. 26 & No. 34 , Nun's Island Street , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: application is being sought by Hanoview Limited for planning permission for amendments to previously approved planning Reference No 21418. The proposed modifications include revisions to the three-storey boutique hotel – amendments to internal layout, removal of the proposed café to Nun’s Island St, removal of the proposed basement, an increase in the number of rooms from 34 to 45, revisions to the east and west elevations and revisions to the elevations to the north-facing courtyard, a reduction in overall area from 1239 sqm to 1118 sqm and all ancillary site works	Details...
750m	22/05/2026	N/A	4 Walsh’s Terrace , Woodquay , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to retain alteration of extension and alteration of roof over the single storey extension to the back of dwelling house	Details...
750m	18/05/2026	N/A	4 Walsh’s Terrace , Woodquay , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Retention - retain alteration of roof over the single storey extension to the back of dwelling house	Details...
750m	20/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	77 Newcastle Road Upper , Newcastle , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and the construction of a larger single storey flat roofed extension to the rear of this two storey with attic storage detached house	Details...
580m	14/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	31 Colmcille Road , Shantalla , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Retention and completion of a rear extension to the existing dwellinghouse and all ancillary works	Details...
790m	07/04/2026	REFUSED	20 St. Helen's Street , Galway , Co.Galway	Permission is being sought by The Lion's Tower Limited for the change of use of an existing Order of Malta community building to a guesthouse, the amalgamation of this building with the adjoining guesthouse at No.19 St. Helen’s Street, the construction of a new pitched roof, the provision of 4 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, minor elevational changes to the front and side elevations and all ancillary and associated works at 20 St. Helen's Street Galway.	Details...
520m	02/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	9 Moyola Park , Newcastle , Galaway	Permission for development which consists of: (A) Relocation of the existing site vehicle access from the front west side of the site to the front east side of the site, at a location which differs from the site vehicle access location recently granted planning permission reference number 23/60137. (B) All associated building works and site works	Details...
740m	24/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	5 Colmcille Rd , Shantalla , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: construction of a two storey extension to the rear, external insulation to the front elevation of the house, minor elevational changes and all associated works	Details...
620m	13/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	39 Moyola Park , Newcastle , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: planning permission for a 1st floor level front/side extension, single story front and rear extension, increased width of front site entrance and associated works	Details...
680m	11/03/2026	N/A	Westside Resource Centre , Seamus Quirke Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: 1. Relocate exit door to escape stairwell and extend children’s play area. 2. Provide tarmac finish to external escape route and new paved assembly area. 3. Provide planters to external areas & landscaping to green area. 4. Provide mesh fencing / block wall to site boundaries and new gate/ vehicular access. 5. Construct bin storage unit & construct new ramp to main entrance. 6. Provide new set down area adjacent to main entrance. 7. Provide surface water drainage/ soakaway and associated site works	Details...
390m	11/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	University Hospital Galway , Newcastle Rd , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: We, Health Service Executive (West), intend to apply for permission for development at University Hospital Galway, Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 YR71. The development will consist of the construction of a new CT building comprising of 1 no. storey plus rooftop plant room with connection to the existing hospital link corridor, to facilitate the relocation of existing services. The proposed building comprises of a 206 sq.m gross floor area building. The building will comprise of: (i) ground floor level – CT scan room, control room and ancillary support rooms, (ii) roof level - enclosed plant room and screened plant area. Planning permission is also sought for site drainage and all other associated and ancillary works. Access is via the main hospital campus which is accessed from Newcastle Road, University Hospital Galway, Co. Galway.	Details...
990m	05/03/2026	N/A	36 , Shop Street , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development at 36 Shop Street, Galway, H91 K4A9. The development will consist of improvement works to the existing shopfront/eastern elevation including redecorated glazing frames to the door and upper floor windows, new shopfront cladding and lighting including new uplighters; internal modifications to facilitate layout/fitout upgrades; improvement works to the existing rear/west elevation to include new internal security door leaves to existing frame at corral entrance and new security door fronting onto Market Street; new high edge protection railing on the roof for safety purposes; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development	Details...
870m	02/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	10 Sylvan Heights , Newcastle , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to retain a first floor bathroom window to the side of his dwelling house	Details...

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Notice Submitted: 09 / 04 / 2026
Start Date: 24 / 04 / 2026
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