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The Lantern Bar Ballybane , Ballybane Shopping Centre Ballybane Road , Ballybane Galway City

Jul 17 2025

Application Received

Sep 10 2025

Further Info. Requested

Dec 22 2025

Further Info. Received

Feb 12 2026

Decision

Feb 12 2026

Decision Due

Mar 06 2026

Appeal Submitted

Jul 08 2026

Appeal Decision

Jul 07 2031

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 17 / 07 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Permission for development which is sought from by G.Ward & M.McDonagh at "The Lantern Bar", Ballybane Shopping Centre, Ballybane Road, Ballybane, Galway City. The development will consist of (1) Permission sought to demolish existing building know as "The Lantern Bar" (2) Permission to construct a new mixed use 4 storey building to include for 1 no. retail unit on the ground floor and student accommodation over the four floors. Student accommodation to include ground floor laundry area / bin storage / bicycle storage / managers office and outdoor recreational amenity area and covered seating area. Seventeen number bedrooms at upper floor levels, with associated study room / gym area and communal Kitchen / living / dining Area along with roof terrace.(3) All associated site works and services

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  • Appeal Decision: CONDITIONAL
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