Retail Units A1/52 A2 & A3 at Galway Shopping Centre , Galway Shopping Centre , Headford Road

Sep 01 2026

Application Received

Oct 26 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 01 / 09 / 2026
Galway City Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Permission for development which consists of: The Material Alteration, Change of Use from Retail to Restaurant and Amalgamation of 3no. existing ground floor retail units currently vacant: Unit A1/52 accessed off the external North West front elevation, Unit A2 & Unit A3 accessed off the external South West side elevation, to form a single Restaurant unit with 2no. access doorways on the external South West side elevation with internal modifications, new external shopfront signage and all associated works and service provision including an extract vent mounted on the shopping centre flat roof above the unit.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
90m	11/09/2026	N/A	Galway shopping center , Headford road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: PERMISSION for a change of use of an external garden-centre area, (previously Atlantic Homecare, now disused), to accommodate the erection of a single storey structure, containing two covered padel courts with associated facilities, all located adjacent to the rear of our existing leisure/indoor recreational unit. The development will include all ancillary works to facilitate the two courts, including interalia: site works and internal fit out works, and including access to/from our leisure/indoor recreational unit,	Details...
950m	09/09/2026	N/A	Learning Commons Facility , University of Galway , Distillery Road Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The University of Galway is applying for planning permission for development at the Learning Commons Facility which is under construction (Pl. Ref. No. 23/104), located on the southern campus of the University of Galway, Distillery Road, Co. Galway, to erect new signage which will consist of the following: 1. 2 no. signage (3.75m x 0.6m) and (9.587m x 1.37m) on the south elevation, 2. 3 no. signage (7.4m x 2.07m), (3.72m x 1.3m) and (9.535m x 1.53m) on the east elevation, 3. 2 no. signage (7.4m x 1.84m) and (9.06m x 1.53m) on the west elevation. The proposed site is located immediately west of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways), circa 40 meters north-west of Protected Structure Ref 7003 (Arts Science Building) and circa 155 metres north-west of Protected Structure 7001 (James Hardiman Library)	Details...
150m	01/09/2026	N/A	Retail Units no. 56/59 & 55 , Galway Shopping Centre , Headford Road	Permission for development which consists of: the Material Alteration and Amalgamation of 2no. existing ground floor retail Mall units: unit 56/59 & unit 55 to form a single retail unit 55/59 accessed from within the shopping centre Mall with existing shopfronts and existing external escape doors on the North East side elevation, internal modifications, new Mall shopfront signage and all associated works necessary to facilitate the development.	Details...
560m	24/08/2026	N/A	7 The Green (Townparks T.D.) , College Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought for the retention of an access door/gate way located at the rear boundary wall of an existing dwelling providing access to the adjoining property and for all associated site works and services	Details...
850m	17/08/2026	N/A	1 Middle Street , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to change the use of a retail unit to use as a takeaway café, along with a serving hatch to the front, and all associated internal refurbishment works	Details...
650m	14/08/2026	N/A	1 Williamsgate Street , Townparks Td , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The development consists of the following: (1) The retention of the change of use of the existing ground floor premises from a retail unit to a café. (2) The retention of internal alterations associated with café use, including the provision of internal seating areas, ice-cream service counter, sinks and associated fixtures. (3) The retention of works carried out to the front façade of the premises, including: a) The installation of a new canopy to the front façade, b) The installation of new signage to the front façade c) Alterations made to the external elevation of the premises. The proposed development comprises works to a Protected Structure (RPS No. 11001).	Details...
170m	13/08/2026	N/A	Unit 60 & 61 , Galway Shopping Centre , Headford Road Galway	Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of the construction of a new single storey drive-through hatch to the rear elevation (north facing) of the coffee shop, reposition of external door to the rear elevation (north facing) as per previous granted planning application reference number: 25/60202, new advertisement signage to ground floor fascia to the rear elevation (north facing), reconfiguration of existing carpark, to include new vehicle circulation route and collection point, including the reconfiguration of existing pedestrian pathways and landscape all to be located in the existing carpark site to the north east site at Galway Shopping Centre carpark, at this address in accordance with the drawings as submitted	Details...
980m	12/08/2026	N/A	No. 4 Moneenageisha Road , Galway City , Galway City	Permission for development which consists of: Planning Permission for a) an additional storey and roof access for maintenance to previously granted student accommodation under planning reference no. 24/60309 comprising of an additional 13 student bedspaces, b) alterations to the footprint and elevations of planning reference no 24/60309 to facilitate the additional storey and bedspaces, c) alterations to the site layout to provide a pedestrian ramp connecting site granted under planning reference no. 24/60309 and the site granted under planning reference no. 23/60044 d) provision of an ESB substation and switch room to the site currently under construction at planning reference no. 23/60044 to support both sites, e) provision of signage to the east elevation, and all associated site works at Moneenageisha Road, Galway, Galway City, H91A9TA	Details...
960m	11/08/2026	N/A	3 Mainguard Street , Galway , County Galway	Permission for development which consists of: Installation of a new fascia and general painting and repair of the wider shopfront. The installation of a new fascia level operator sign; projecting sign; and, street address. The unit is located in an Architectural Conservation Area.	Details...
500m	06/08/2026	N/A	20 Prospect Hill , Galway , Co. Galway	Permission for development which consists of: retention of the front elevation of the property which has been altered as part of a change of use from commercial use to a dwelling	Details...
470m	30/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	Cuirt na Coribe , Headford Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of a modifications (Pl. Ref. 00/249) Reg. Ref.26/60087 & , The proposed development proposes to amend the permitted layout with the internalisation of and existing external area at ground floor area, comprising of an additional ground floor area absorbed in reception of 10.1sqm, with the additional floor area at first floor level (floor void having been removed) is 9.7sqm, new facade glazing and door to match existing (where entrance has been pulled forward in reception).Removal of double doors and provision of new single door (to match existing) at plant room area. Removal of double door opening and replacement with glazing to match existing (previous study room / new cinema room area) at ground floor level. Glazing to be fritted internally so as to minimise difference to external appearance. New window opening to top of stairs in previous games room / new study room area on first floor level.	Details...
310m	16/07/2026	N/A	108 Bohermore , Galway , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to construct a single storey rear extension to provide for a one bedroom living unit at the rear of the property	Details...
90m	09/07/2026	CONDITIONAL	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...
300m	25/06/2026	CONDITIONAL	No. 39 , Cookes Terrace , Bohermore Galway	Permission for development which consists of: applying to create a vehicular entrance & off-road parking area to the front of the property	Details...
450m	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...
580m	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...
860m	27/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	207 Castlelawn Heights , Headford Road , Galway	Permission for development which consists of: to subdivide site and to construct a dwelling house with all associated services	Details...
460m	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...
880m	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...

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