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22983

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the following development: (a) for the continued use of the existing portacabin unit as an additional classroom space (previously granted under plan. Ref. No. 17/541) and (b) to modify the opening times from 8am-6pm Monday to Friday inclusive (granted under plan. Ref. Nos. 04/1025 and 17/541) to 7am-6pm Monday to Friday inclusive.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Aug 2022

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Oct 2022

  3. Decision due

    12 Oct 2022

  4. Grant issued

    14 Nov 2022

Application Details

Location
PORTUMNA ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.254 ha
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
18 August 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 October 2022
Grant Date
14 November 2022
Permission Expires
13 November 2027

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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0m
17541CONDITIONAL20 Apr 2017

for (a) installation of 1 no. prefabricated modular portacabin unit for use as additional classroom space to the northern boundary of existing site with provisions for ancillary works (b) construction of a single storey extension to the rear (west elevation) of exisiting crèche facility (c) minor alterations to internal floor plan arrangement of existing crèche facility (d) minor alterations to elevations and (e) and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: Extension 5.37sqm, Prefab 53.85sqm

Portumna ,

158m
2560632CONDITIONAL21 May 2025

for the construction of a new two and three-storey extension to the north of the existing buildings consisting of classrooms, library, staffroom, and ancillary accommodation; partial demolition of existing single-storey school buildings; internal alterations to existing PE hall; construction of a new single-storey extension consisting of a four-classroom special education needs unit with ancillary accommodation, external soft play areas, and sensory garden to the south and west of the existing buildings; construction of a new carpark, set-down areas, site entrances and exits, and internal access road; extending existing bus set-down area along St. Brigid's Road and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 5,800.10 sqm

Portumna , St. Brigid's Road Portumna , Co. Galway

198m
211557CONDITIONAL27 Aug 2021

of existing dwelling house, domestic garage/shed and all associated site services on revised site boundaries. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 191 sqm

PORTUMNA ,

204m
19492CONDITIONAL4 Apr 2019

for 1. Change of use of the ground floor of an existing building from public house and residential to an Opticians Shop with new shop front and signage and 2.Two-storey extension to the rear comprising ground floor opticians and first floor extension to existing residential and associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 160.2 sqm (64.6 sqm ground floor change of use and 95.5 sqm for 2-storey extension). Gross floor space of any demolition: 52.7 sqm

St. Brendan's Street ,

213m
17571REFUSED25 Apr 2017

for (a) the re-grading of the existing footpaths to provide level access to the main entrance to St. Brigid's Ave and Clonfert Avenue, (b) the provision of a new guardrail outside the main entrance to St. Brigid's Ave, (c) the removal of the existing ATM machine, canopy and guardrails and the making good of the external wall to Clonfert Ave. (d) the removal of the existing window and the relocation of the existing ATM machine and canopy to the existing window ope to Clonfert Ave, and all other associated works.

Clonfert Avenue ,

216m
2260732CONDITIONAL19 Jul 2022

for the widening of the existing footpath and the provision of a new steps and ramp arrangement to the front entrance of the Bank of Ireland facing St Brigids Avenue, and all other associated works

Portumna ,

241m
18665CONDITIONAL22 May 2018

for extension to rear of existing workshop for new storage shed and associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works 167 sqm.

Portumna ,

246m
21884CONDITIONAL25 May 2021

for (a) to sub divided part of existing retail unit at ground floor level into two smaller retail units, (b) changes to front elevation of the building, (c) change of use of part of existing retail unit into office space at first floor level with access from Clonfert Avenue, (c) construct a two storey extension at rear of existing building and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 33.2 sqm

Portumna ,

260m
19101CONDITIONAL25 Jan 2019

for the construction on an infill site of 1 no. commercial unit on the ground floor, 1 no. office unit at first floor level and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 253.1 sqm

Portumna ,

260m
2414REFUSED23 Jan 2024

for the construction on an infill site of 1 no. commercial unit on the ground floor, 1 no. office unit at first floor level and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 253.1 sqm

Portumna ,

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