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20 St. Helen's Street , Galway , Co.Galway

Apr 07 2026

Application Received

May 29 2026

Decision

Jun 01 2026

Decision Due

Jun 24 2026

Appeal Submitted

Submitted: 07 / 04 / 2026
Galway City Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPEALED
Council Decision:
REFUSED (Refused)

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Development Description:

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.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
630m	31/07/2026	N/A	St. Michaels 2 Averard West , Taylors Hill Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Retention Permission for post planning alterations and extensions works to a previously approved planning (Ref: 20/330) The works for retention consist of the following: 1. Single storey extension (6.73 sq.m ) to the utility room on the north facing elevation. 2. Single storey porch extension to the main entrance doors porch extension (4.5 sq.m) 3. Change and continuation of use of existing garage building to private bar /games room (43.8sq.m) 4. Additional storage space and toilet to private bar /games room (14.6sq.m) 5. Elevational changes to the house and private bar /games room.	Details...
390m	28/07/2026	N/A	Palmyra Avenue (to rear of No 12 The Crescent) , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: construct dwelling and carry out associated works to site at Palmyra Avenue (to rear of No 12 The Crescent), Galway	Details...
770m	22/07/2026	N/A	18 Maunsells Park , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the development consists of (i) the demolition of the existing utility room, (ii) construction of new extension to side and rear of existing dwelling, (iii) the renovations to existing house with alterations to existing elevations and (iv) all associated site works	Details...
850m	20/07/2026	N/A	11 Beattystown , Fairhill Road , Claddagh	Permission for development which consists of: application for retention permission at 11 Beattystown, Fairhill Road, Claddagh, Galway, H91AX0H for alterations to previously approved plans under planning 23/60124 comprising of minor alterations to front and side elevations, amendments to proposed rear extension including part living roof, high level first floor windows, amended rooflights, new garden shed and the omission of granted garden room plus associated works	Details...
100m	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...
850m	02/07/2026	N/A	11 Beattystown , Fairhill Road , Claddagh	Permission for development which consists of: Application for permission at 11 Beattystown, Fairhill Road, Claddagh, Galway, H91AX0H for alterations to previously approved plans under planning 23/60124 comprising of minor alterations to front and side elevations, amendments to proposed rear extension including part living roof, high level first floor windows, amended rooflights, new garden shed and the omission of granted garden room plus associated works.	Details...
260m	12/06/2026	N/A	Massimo's , 10 William Street West , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: change of use and retention planning permission at Massimos, 10 William Street West. The retention pertains to the upgrading of 4 no. existing tavern lodging bedrooms at first and second floor, to achieve improved compliance with the building regulations, including fire safety, and the current accommodation spatial standards for guest bedroom accommodation in Ireland. The change of use pertains to 3 no. Existing, unused storage rooms, at first floor, being converted into additional guest accommodation bedrooms, again, to achieve improved compliance with the building regulations, including fire safety, and the current accommodation spatial standards for guest bedroom accommodation in Ireland.	Details...
820m	08/06/2026	REFUSED	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...
720m	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...
810m	25/05/2026	N/A	No. 5 & 6 The Nurseries , Taylors Hill , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: construction of an extension at ground and first floor levels to the rear of the dwelling house and all associated site services	Details...
790m	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...
280m	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...
660m	22/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	Unit 3a Middle Street Court , Middle Street , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the Retention of the existing ground floor level unit for a change of use from (a) Retail/Bakery to Coffee Shop with Sandwich Bar/Deli Counter (43m²) including new shop front, with all associated site works	Details...
580m	19/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	12 Averard West , Taylors Hill , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Retention permission for minor modifications to existing dwelling as constructed, to include all site services and layout all at 12 Averard West, Taylors Hill, Galway, H91 A3HE.	Details...
790m	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...
630m	15/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	2 Rockfort House , Augustine Street , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Dr. David O’Flaherty intends to apply for planning permission for development at 2 Rockfort House, Augustine Street, Galway. The development will consist of external alterations to the rear elevation including enlarging the existing windows and the formation of a new window at ground floor level, associated repairs and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.	Details...
630m	11/05/2026	N/A	No.16 , Lower Merchants Road , Galway City	Permission for development which consists of: permission sought from Galway City Council by P.Kenny at No.16 Lower Merchants Road, Galway, H91YDT1. The development will consist of (1) permission to construct a 3 storey extension to rear of existing dwellinghouse (2) demolish existing shed to rear and replace with new storage shed (3) change of use of overall dwellinghouse to guesthouse and (4) omit condition No. 5 of Planning Reg. No. 11/17 which required the house to be used as a single dwelling only and (5) all associated site works and services.	Details...
580m	07/05/2026	N/A	12 Averard West , Taylors Hill , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: retention permission for minor modifications to existing dwelling as constructed, to include all site services and layout	Details...
960m	01/05/2026	N/A	Mary Mullens Bar and Prospect House , Nos 8 12 & 14 Prospect Hill , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: 1. Retention permission to the rear of No’s 12-14 Prospect Hill (Mary Mullen’s Bar) and No. 8 Prospect Hill (Prospect House) of; • Provision of beer garden area within courtyard, covered with a glass canopy/roof, • Change of use and alterations to formerly vacant two-storey office/retail building to rear, to an ancillary bar. On the ground floor, this includes provision of bar areas, customer toilets, staff areas and keg store. The first floor consists of provision of ancillary bar storage. • Fire escape, steps and air conditioning units to rear. 2. Permission at No. 8 Prospect Hill (Prospect House) for; • Change of use at ground floor level from vacant betting office to restaurant and Café, together with internal ground floor connection to the adjoining Courtyard/ Beer Garden Area at Mary Mullens. • Change of use of first and second floors from vacant office space, to 32-bed tourist accommodation to complement the adjoining hospitality business at Mary Mullens. • Extension of glass canopy/roof to northern corner of existing beer garden. • Alterations to front elevation façade onto street (Prospect Hill), including revised fenestration, roof design, signage and shopfront details. • Alterations and revised fenestration to south-western side elevation, north-eastern side elevation and south-eastern rear elevation. • Removal of existing internal stairs and construction of single-storey extension to facilitate an additional fire escape route with steps to rear. • Revised treatments to rear boundary wall. • Construction of an internal access stairs to roof along with installation of PV panels and plant at roof level, together with all associated site works and services	Details...
280m	30/04/2026	N/A	23 William Street West , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: construction of a 4-storey building including ground floor shop unit and 3no. 2-bedroom apartments on the upper levels, and all associated ancillary works	Details...

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An Coimisiún Pleanála File Ref.: PL-501601-GC-26
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