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22992

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the following at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). Demolition of the existing driving range building and associated 22 No. driving range bays. Construction of new single storey Golf Academy to include 30 No. covered Driving Range Bays, Pro Golf Shop, Changing Facilities, High Performance Golf Training Facility, Restaurant, Retail Store, Kitchens, along with Hotel Administration Offices, Staff Canteen and Ancillary Accommodation, together with all associated services and ancillary site works, including alteration and extension of the adjacent carpark. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1102 sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Aug 2022

  2. Further information requested

    12 Oct 2022

  3. Further information received

    11 Apr 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 May 2023

  5. Decision due

    8 May 2023

  6. Appeal submitted

    30 May 2023

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
22 August 2022
Status
WITHDRAWN
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 May 2023

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-317236-23
Submitted
30 May 2023

Location

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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.

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201242CONDITIONAL3 Sept 2020

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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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

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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.

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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 ,

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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 ,

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