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201821

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the retention of 'change of use' of first-floor vacant office space to a first-floor apartment and a new rear balcony. Gross floor space of proposed works: 306 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 306 sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Dec 2020

  2. Further information requested

    3 Feb 2021

  3. Further information received

    10 Feb 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Mar 2021

  5. Decision due

    9 Mar 2021

  6. Grant issued

    19 Apr 2021

Application Details

Location
Townparks (2nd Division) ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.049 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
2 December 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 March 2021
Grant Date
19 April 2021
Permission Expires
18 April 2026

Location

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181777CONDITIONAL12 Dec 2018

for development consisting of a two storey mixed-use redevelopment to include; (1) Demolition of 2 no. dilapidated outhouses and demolition of 1 no. toilet block. (2) Construction of a new two storey mixed used building to comprise, (a) 1 no. retail unit with relocated toilets provided to the rear at ground floor level (b) 1 no. office unit, 2 no. two bedroom apartments, enclosing a landscaped courtyard/deck area with lightwells, at first floor level (c) Renovation of 1 no. outhouse outbuilding to the rear, to interconnect with the proposed new building and to accommodate ancillary retail floorspace on the ground floor and an additional office unit on the first floor (3) Pedestrian access onto Egans Lane and (4) All associated bin storage, site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 587.5 sqm (Residential - 158.5 sqm, Commerical (Retail & Office) - 394 sqm, new Toilet area - 24 sqm). Gross floor space of any demolition: 75 sqm

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61m
19254REFUSED26 Feb 2019

comprising: conversion and change of use of first floor level from retail and coffee shop use to 17 no. apartments (12 no. one bed and 5 no. two bed) and all associated and ancillary works and development from basement to roof level of the premises. Gross floor space of proposed works: 108 new sqm (+ 1,499 sqm change of use)

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2561775CONDITIONAL3 Dec 2025

for amalgamation of an existing retail unit (Units 9,10.11) with adjoining retail units 12, 13, 14 and 15A, and part change of use from a permitted retail unit to ancillary off-license sales (area for display of alcohol) and associated signage for the unit and associated site works

Townparks (2nd Division) , Lár na Cathrach Abbey Trinity , Tuam

80m
19285CONDITIONAL1 Mar 2019

as follows: 1. To retain and complete first floor rear extension. 2. To retain alterations to the front elevations including signage. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 29.4 sqm

Town Parks (1st Division) ,

86m
1956REFUSED18 Jan 2019

for change of use of ground floor commercial unit to residential unit. Gross floor space of proposed works: 58 sqm

Townparks 2nd Division ,

94m
17340CONDITIONAL14 Mar 2017

for change of use of ground floor office unit to residential unit. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 58.60 sqm)

Townparks 2nd. Division ,

97m
171789CONDITIONAL14 Dec 2017

for change of use of ground floor office unit to residential unit. Gross floor space of proposed work 58.62sqm.

Townparks 2nd Division ,

100m
181699CONDITIONAL28 Nov 2018

for external works, internal fit-out and general refurbishment for a change of use to Class 2 office. External works to Shop Street facade include replacement of 3 no. non-historic rooflights with dormer windows, replacement of non-historic panels in 3 no. ground floor windows with glazing, and refurbishment of existing historic windows. Removal of existing cement fascia panel and original sandstone fascia to be revealed and repaired. Original sandstone features and brickwork to be repaired and cleaned. Conservation of original wrought-iron gates: Other external works: removal of non-historic chimney, construction of lift over run and water tank on flat main roof. Services and on-site renewables on flat roofs: Minor external works: refurbishment of historic windows and replacement of non-historic windows, new window opening to rear elevation, existing window modified to form door, infilling of emergency escape to rear, new door opening to laneway and replacement of adjacent door. Single storey rear structure; replacement of 3 no. rooflights and part of flat roof, replacement of clerestory windows; Internally: demolition of staircase, provision of new public areas, offices and ancillary facilities; External signage: Connection into existing drainage system and associated site works: Site area relating to proposed development is approximately 305 sqm (0.03 hectares). Gross floor space of proposed works: 489 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 489 sqm

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18969CONDITIONAL11 Jul 2018

for change of use of ground floor commercial unit to residential unit. Gross floor space of proposed works 63 sqm.

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101m
17256N/A24 Feb 2017

for Alterations to the existing ATM aperture to accommodate the installation of a new ATM. Installation of new steps to the ATM which entails raising the existing level / step. The property is a protected structure. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 2 sqm.)

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