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201242

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the construction of holiday lodges consisting of the following; 8no.terraced houses (2 storey), 2no. semi detached houses (single storey) and ancillary reception and laundry store (2 storey) within the grounds of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel (protected structures no. 3441 and 3952). The proposed development shall include new hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works, and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application Gross floor space of proposed works; 1643.40sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Sept 2020

  2. Further information requested

    27 Oct 2020

  3. Further information received

    17 Dec 2020

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    21 Jan 2021

  5. Decision due

    22 Jan 2021

  6. Grant issued

    8 Mar 2021

Application Details

Location
Kentfield ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
3 September 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
21 January 2021
Grant Date
8 March 2021
Permission Expires
7 March 2026

Location

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20703N/A9 Jun 2020

for the construction of the following; 8no.terraced houses, (2 storey), 2no. semi detached houses (single storey) and ancillary reception and laundry store (2 storey) within the ground of the Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Proposed development shall include new hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works, and ancillary services. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application Gross floor space of proposed works; 1643.40sqm

Glenlo Abbey Hotel Kentfield Co Galway ,

0m
211164CONDITIONAL30 Jun 2021

for minor amendments to the development permitted under Ref 20/1242 as follows: - Relocation of glazing line on Type A resulting in an additional 5.5sqm floor area per unit - Changes to the North East elevation of Type A - Change of Use of 87.4sqm reception/laundry unit to a 1-bedroom lodge unit to include elevational changes - Associated site works.

KENTFIELD ,

0m
211313CONDITIONAL20 Jul 2021

at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952), stand-alone single storey ca. 60.5sqm reception/store building associated with the holiday lodges permitted under Ref 20/1242 'Associated hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works and ancillary services.

KENTFIELD ,

0m
22526CONDITIONAL20 Apr 2022

for the following at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). Amendments to the development permitted under Ref 21/1313 as follows: - Change of design to the reception/store building (associated with the holiday lodges permitted under Ref 20/1242) resulting in an increase of overall floor area from 60.5 sqm to 101 sqm. - Weather protective canopy to the side. - Provision of solar PV panel array to roof. - All associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 101 sqm.

KENTFIELD ,

96m
1793CONDITIONAL1 Feb 2017

and retention permission at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). The proposed development for which planning permission is being sought shall consist of: (i) A single storey extension to the existing (golf) clubhouse. (ii) Demolition of stair core and part of the link between the existing bedroom block and 'Pavilion' building and the construction of a new three storey extension containing 17 additional bedrooms, laundry, prep kitchen, other ancillary service accommodation and private external terraces at ground. (iii) Alteration of fenestration to existing ground floor bedrooms, with introduction of glazed doors leading to new private external terraces along the north and south elevations. (iv) New external escape stairs together with a first floor extension at the 'Pavilion' building. (v) A single storey spa facility located within the existing walled garden linked to existing hotel. (vi) A canopy and weather protecting entrance lobby at lower ground level leading to the existing 'Oak Cellar' bar. (vii) Realignment of the southwest corner of the existing walled garden to facilitate a new internal road serving golf club and main service areas. (viii) Removal of the existing car park to the north of the existing hotel and establishment of a new formal garden in this area. (ix) Relocation of the existing screened refuse area / service yard. (x) Extension and realignment of three no. existing car park areas to the south, west and northwest of the existing hotel. (xi) And all associated landscaping / site works and ancillary services. The development for which retention permission is being sought consists of: (xii) Retention of 2 No. existing underground pump stations, valve chamber and associated service kiosks and all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 1855.5 sqm. retention 61.8sqm)

Kentfield ,

96m
18658CONDITIONAL18 May 2018

at Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952 for 1) alterations to the layout of the previously approved ground floor extension under PL. Ref. 17/93 to include an additional bedroom in place of kitchen store/pantry, 2) alterations to the layouts on first and second floor of the previously approved three storey extension under PL. Ref. 17/93 to include 2 no. bedrooms in place of stair core, 3) a two storey extension to include 4 no. bedrooms and fire escape stairs over previously approved single storey extension (PL. Ref. 17/93) 5) Conversion of existing laundry room to bedroom at first floor level. 6) Omission of previously approved glazed doors and private terrace gardens to ground floor bedrooms 7) Omission of previously approved first floor extension at the 'Pavilion' building. 8) All associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works 206 sqm.

Kentfield ,

96m
18791CONDITIONAL12 Jun 2018

for minor alterations to the spa building permitted under PL Refl 17/93, at the existing Genlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952). Alterations include a c.67 sqm increase in floor area to accommodate plant and a reconfigured internal layout:; alterations to link and external sunken garden to accommodate fire escape and plant room, minor alterations of elevations and roof and all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. Gross floor area proposed 67m2

Glenlo Abbey Hotel Kentfield ,

96m
18722CONDITIONAL30 May 2018

for i) demolition of existing substandard single storey link building between main hotel and Abbey, ii) construction of new single storey link building between main hotel and Abbey, to include accessible entrance, iii) a canopy and weather protecting entrance lobby at lower ground level leading to the existing 'Oak Cellar' bar, v) all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. (Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952 Glenlo Abbey Hotel). Gross floor space of proposed works 118.7 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition 37.7 sqm.

Kentfield ,

148m
22623CONDITIONAL13 May 2022

for the following at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). Demolition of the existing walls storage shed and associated yard area north of the existing Pullman (train) Restaurant. Change of use of the existing kitchen area within the Pullman (train) Carriage to a dining carriage and construction of a new single storey commercial kitchen of circa 115sqm, linked to the existing Pullman (train) Restaurant, together with all associated plant/services and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

KENTFIELD ,

148m
23326CONDITIONAL14 Aug 2023

of alterations to permitted Pullman Kitchen (PL Ref 22/623) to include minor reduction in building footprint, elevational changes including alteration of roof profile, adjustment of service yard and all associated plant/services and ancillary site works

Glenlo Abbey Hotel , Kentfield , Co. Galway

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