PERMISSION Jul 23 GALWAY COUNTY Esker , Banagher , County Galway for (1) two storey extension and single storey covered patio, (2) partial demolition of single storey elements, (3) consolidation of previous single storey extensions with elevational changes and new roof covering and (4) minimal elevational changes and internal alterations; to a protected structure RPS No. 359, a Natura Impact Statement accompanies this application. More...

PERMISSION Jul 17 GALWAY COUNTY Loughrea , Cross Street and Moore Street , Co. Galway for the renovation and conversion of existing three-storey buildings with car parking and green area, total existing building area of circa 3,593m² and the use of these buildings for residential accommodation to include interior alterations, new internal partitions, alterations to window and door openings on the front, rear and side elevations, external communal areas and all associated site works, to the property and building known as ‘Convent of Mercy, Cross Street and Moore Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway. The Main Building of the Convent of Mercy is a Protected Structure Ref. No. 321 on the record of Protected Structures of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. The proposed development will consist of: permission to complete renovations and alterations to the Convent of Mercy outer buildings and main building, the original Protected Structure; conversion and use of the Ground, First and Second floor of the main Convent of Mercy Protected Structure for 33 no. residential units consisting of 8 No. x 2 bed apartments and 24 No. x 1 bed apartments and 1 No. studio apartment along with all associated works; conversion and use of the Ground, First and Second floor of the outer building as 18 no. residential units consisting of 4 No. x 2 bed apartments and 14 No. x 1 bed apartments along with all associated works; carry out all associated elevational changes, including the repair of the roof of the outer building, together with all associated site works. There will not be any increase in the floor area of the building; carry out all associated elevational changes, including the localised repair of the roof area on the protected structure around the existing roof lights, insertion of new roof lights, closure of a number of existing roof lights, together with all associated site works including the provision of new walls, common areas,private amenity and common amenity space, walkways, pathways and roadways throughout the property including the delineation of external car parking areas. There will not be any increase in the floor area of the existing buildings. More...

RETENTION Jul 02 GALWAY COUNTY Rinn na Mara , Bearna , Co. Galway permission for further revisions to previously permitted development granted under Pl. Ref. No. 18/148 (as extended under Pl. Ref. No. 23/376), as amended under Pl. Ref. No.’s 24/60160 & 25/60693. The development consists of retention and completion of Revisions to layout to include revised parking and internal footpath arrangements, revised communal open space provision, revised internal boundary treatments, and revised private open space provision to residential unit No. 1; retention of alterations to the 6 no. terraced units to the rear (Unit No.’s 4-9), to become 6 no. 4 bed units, by providing an additional ground floor bedroom to each unit in lieu of garage parking, with revisions to ground floor elevations, together with all associated site works and services. RPS No. 748, a Protected Structure, is located within the application site. More...

PERMISSION Jul 01 GALWAY COUNTY Loughrea , Fairgreen Td. , Loughrea for the construction of a sports building to accommodate 3 No. padel courts, ancillary uses and all associated site works on a site bounded by a large wall (Protected Structure ‘The Old Barracks’ Galway Co. Co. Ref. No. 1252) shared with an existing retail premises and carpark which abuts an existing watercourse embarkment (Protected Structure ‘The Mill Race’ Galway Co. Co. Ref. No. 3487) all within the Architectural Conservation Area of Loughrea. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. More...

RETENTION Jun 29 GALWAY COUNTY Rinville Wes , Rinville Park , Co. Galway and completion of the modifications to the previously approved facility, including; minor relocation of pitch no.’s 1,2,3 & 4, together with associated alterations to pitch levels, minor relocation of associated lighting columns, omission of previously approved single storey machinery building, omission of previously approved standalone toilet block, omission of previously approved access ramp to pitch no. 3, omission of previously approved training/warm up area to the northeast of the site, omission of previously approved public playground, revised car parking layout (resulting in a change a reduction in car parking from 234 no. spaces to 225 no. spaces, and a reduction in bus parking from 6 no. spaces to 2 no. spaces), revised bike parking from 184 no. uncovered spaces to 96 no. covered spaces, alterations to internal roads layout and walkway layout, revised electric pole locations, provision of compound to southeast of pitch no. 1, which includes for 4 No. water storage tanks together with ESB Meter Room, M&E Plant Room and well water supply, provision of ESB Meter Room to east of pitch no. 3, provision of M&E Plant Room to east of onsite car park, provision of 2 No. temporary toilet/shower units (with connection to approved on site effluent treatment plant) for a period of 3 years, provision of 2 no. temporary changing room units for a period of 3 years, provision of disabled viewing area for pitch no. 1. Permission for modifications to the previously approved facility, including; construction of 1 no. single storey dressing room building (to include for public toilets) together with PV Solar panels to roof, installation of 3 no. flag poles and signage at entrance to approved car park, installation of score boards at Pitches 1 & 3, installation of concrete base dug outs at pitches 1 & 3, installation of a new sensory garden, relocation of hurling wall and adjoining storage sheds, provision of cowled lighting to hurling wall, together with all associated site works and services. The subject site is located within the curtilage of Protected Structures namely RPS No.’s 230 & 242. More...

PERMISSION Jun 29 GALWAY COUNTY Greggs , Site 09 Parc An Tempall , Galway to refurbish and renovate and addition of 1st floor and change of use to a domestic dwelling "Creggs Presbyterian Church" which is a protected structure record no:30402001 and connect to existing services and carry out all ancillary site development works. More...

PERMISSION Jun 26 GALWAY COUNTY Townparks (1st Division) , Tullinadaly Road , Waterslade Place Tuam to carry out restoration works to Protected Structures RPS Numbers 834 & 835, consisting of internal works, demolition of a rear extension to RPS Number 834 and its replacement with a new structure and conversion of the old outhouse to RPS Number 834 at the rear, to a home office and gym, together with all associated site works. More...

RETENTION Jun 18 GALWAY COUNTY Carrowrevagh , Dunsandle Lodge Kiltullagh , Athenry of existing extension to rear of original building (A Protected Structure -RPS No. 264); retain existing garage; make modifications to original building including removal of non-original chimney, replacement of non-original roof coverings & rainwater goods and replacement of non-original windows; install 2No. conservation roof-lights; make internal changes to extension and; retain existing treatment system and percolation area. More...

PERMISSION Jun 18 GALWAY COUNTY Ardbear , 4 Lee's Terrace Clifden , Co. Galway which involves a protected structure (RPS 805) to comprise: removal/demolition of non historic sub standard two storey extension to rear; construction of new two storey extension to rear comprising dining/kitchen area to ground floor, with bedroom and bathroom to first floor; modifications to existing non historic stud partitions; re roofing to include re use of existing slates and provision of roofing felt; along with demolition of 2 no. substandard outhouses, to include all ancillary siteworks and modifications. This application is accompanied by an NIS report. More...

PERMISSION Jun 12 GALWAY COUNTY Kentfield , Glenlo Abbey Hotel Kentfield , Co. Galway for (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952) • Removal of temporary timber deck area. • Construction of a new single-storey building to accommodate 3 no. padel courts, pro golf shop, high performance golf simulator, changing and toilet facilities, storage and ancillary spaces, along with associated site services and ancillary site works including the adjustment and extension of the existing car park. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. More...

PERMISSION Jun 04 GALWAY COUNTY Pollacappul , Kylemore Abbey , Kylemore for the construction of a detached standalone living pod, including all associated site works and services and connection to the existing on-site foul wastewater treatment system. The development is located within the curtilage of Kylemore Abbey, which is a protected structure - RPS No. 549, as listed in the Record of Protected Structures of the Galway County Council , County Development Plan 2022-2028. More...

PERMISSION May 26 GALWAY COUNTY Athenry , land to rear of 20A Old Church Street , Co Galway for the construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom, semi-detached, dormer houses, pedestrian access from Old Church Street via existing carriage arch, mains connections, boundary treatments, landscaping and associated site works. Development is in an Architectural Conservation Area and in the curtilage of the town wall, which is a National Monument and a Protected Structure, and includes conservation works to the town wall. More...