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171593

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for a change of use of first and second floor of an existing building from flat to guesthouse accommodations at Iggy's public bar and adjoining shop. Gross floor space of proposed works 224sqm.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Nov 2017

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Jan 2018

  3. Decision due

    10 Jan 2018

  4. Grant issued

    19 Feb 2018

Application Details

Location
Athenry ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.08 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 November 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 January 2018
Grant Date
19 February 2018
Permission Expires
18 February 2023

Location

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for the change of use of (a) previously approved office/commercial unit at the first floor level (Ref. no 06/4983), and (b) retention of attic level to form an 11 no. bedroom guesthouse including communal areas, and internal alterations, (c) change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail/commercial use (Ref. no. 06/4983) to use as restaurant, (d) form new fire escape staircase, (e) install a lift to improve accessibility, (f) provide additional 4 no. rooflights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1266.30 sqm

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2339CONDITIONAL9 Feb 2023

for the development consisting of; (a) The change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail / commercial use (ref. no. 06/4983) to use as a restaurant, (b) the change of use of first floor level from previously approved office / commercial unit (ref. no. 06/4983) for use as a guest house, (c) formation of a new fire escape staircase internally forming a new fire escape door leading to car park of adjoining property in applicant's family ownership, (d) installation of a lift serving all floors including basement to improve accessibility, (e) provide additional 4 no. roof lights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard, (f) retention of attic level to form guesthouse bedrooms and communal areas, (g) retention of pitched roof connection over previously granted flat roof area (ref. no 06/4983) linking granted pitched roofs together, (h) formation of drainage and services connections independent to rest of building, and (i) provide carparking, bicycle parking, and refuse storage at basement level. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1319.14 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 470.6 sqm

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