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2321

REFUSED

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of change of use of ground floor office unit to pharmacy

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Feb 2023

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    23 Mar 2023

  3. Decision due

    30 Mar 2023

Application Details

Location
Unit 1 Harris House , IDA Small Business Centre , Tuam Road
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council

Timeline

Registration Date
3 February 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
23 March 2023

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2360041REFUSED5 Aug 2023

Permission for development which consists of the change of use of ground floor office unit to pharmacy, new entrance to pharmacy unit and erection of signage and pharmacy cross

Unit 1 Harris House , IDA Small Business Centre , Tuam Road Galway

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2660202N/A12 Jun 2026

Permission for development which consists of: Permission is being sought by Brian Higgins Medical Limited for the following at Harris House, IDA Business Centre, Tuam Road, Galway; the change of use of an existing ground floor, first floor and second floor from office use to a medical centre. The proposed works will include internal alterations at ground floor level to create a new reception area, changes to the layout at second floor level to provide treatment rooms and consultation rooms, alterations to the front north west elevation including replacement of existing doors with windows and all ancillary and associated works

Harris House , IDA Small Business Centre , Tuam Road Galway

31m
22284REFUSED2 Nov 2022

Permission for development which will consist of retention, completion, and alterations to existing car park and grassed area. The proposed works will consist of 1. The formal completion of the recently gravelled, developed into a formal macadam surfaced and fully lined-out and signage marked surface car park integrated with the existing perpendicular car parking spaces. The total proposed provision will be to accommodate 22 car parking spaces. 2. Within the proposed provision of 22 car parking spaces; 2no. EV charging spaces will be assigned; 2no parent and child car parking spaces will be assigned and 1no Disabled space will be assigned. 3. Modifications to the existing surface car park area, will include the setting out of the new kerb lines and associated line marking, ramp access at kerb. Modifications to existing and additional hard and soft landscaping provisions to the site, including 10no cycle parking spaces which will be provided adjacent to the existing building at pavement surface level. 4. Modifications and connection to all other associated site services as necessary. 5. Removal of existing free-standing advertising structure.

Galway Primary Care Centre , Unit 1 , IDA Small Business park

31m
2360105REFUSED1 Nov 2023

Permission for development which consists of retention and completion of car parking at Galway Primary Care Centre, Unit 1 IDA Small Business Park, Galway.

Galway Primary Care Centre , Unit 1 IDA Small Business Park , Galway

33m
19209CONDITIONAL18 Jul 2019

Permission for the development which will consist of (a) construction of a single storey pharmacy retail unit (b) installation of a temporary modular MRI building unit to be contained in an enclosure (c) additional car parking spaces and (d) all associated building works and site works

Galway Primary Care , Harrmack House , Industrial Development Agency Small Business Centre

35m
17355CONDITIONAL15 Dec 2017

Permission for (a) change of use of an existing medical practice waiting room to a pharmacy (b) a single storey, front entrance lobby, extension to the existing building to serve the proposed pharmacy (c) all associated elevation changes and (d) all associated works

Galway Primary Care , Harmack House , Industrial Development Agency Small Business Centre

56m
18318CONDITIONAL5 Oct 2018

Permission for modifications to a previously permitted (Pl. Ref. No. 07/268) two - storey over- basement mixed-use development. The development will consist of (a) change of use at ground floor level of 1,136 sq. m from bulky goods retail use to office use (b) change of use at first floor level of 391 sq. m from restaurant use to office use: (c) installation of new mezzanine level of 848sq. m for office use: (d) erection of external back lift signage to front (northwest) façade; (e) alterations to rear (southeast) elevation; (f) replacement of two basement car parking spaces with an end-of-journey cyclist changing/shower room; and all associated site works

IDA Small Business Park , Tuam Road , Galway

66m
21103CONDITIONAL9 Apr 2021

Permission for development which will consist of an extension of 320sq.m to the previously granted office mezzanine floor area of 848 sq.m (granted under planning ref: 18/318)

IDA Small Business Centre , Tuam Road , Galway H91 VW84

70m
2660287N/A11 Aug 2026

Permission for development which consists of: We, Crown Square Developments Ltd., intend to apply to Galway City Council for permission for a Mixed-use Development within Block A and Block H2 (c. 20,152 sqm. Gross Internal Area), at Crown Square, located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road, Galway, Co. Galway. 1. The proposed development for Block A (across a Gross Internal area of c. 19,840 sq. m.) will consist of the following: a. Provision of two levels of retail and commercial units at ground floor and mezzanine level, including a conference centre with associated amenities, gym and retail units. b. Construction of 60 no. apart hotel units from mezzanine to second floor. c. Construction of 129 no. residential units from third to eighth floor comprising of: (i) 67 no. One-Bedroom Apartment. (ii) 62 no. Two Bed-Four Persons Apartment. d. Provision of public open space, communal open space, private open space, car and bicycle parking, bin storage, site landscaping and public lighting. e. Provision of pedestrian and cyclist access onto the Joyce’s Road (L5034) and Monivea Road (R339). 2. The proposed development for Block H2 (Gross Internal Area of c. 312 sq. m.) will consist of: a. Change of use of the permitted Gym (c. 312 sq. m.) to a creche facility with associated external play zone to serve the proposed Block A development. b. Provision of a new linear drop off zone in front of the proposed creche 3. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections (including nature-based drainage solutions), and all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Crown Square , Located at the junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Galway Co. Galway

94m
20102CONDITIONAL17 Apr 2020

Permission is sought for the development which will consist of amendments to the hotel building (Block F) of the previously granted permission Pl Ref 18/363. The overall footprint of the building has been retained as per the scheme granted under PL Ref 18/363. The gross floor area of the proposed hotel in 10,258sqm, an increase of 1,583sqm. The development consists of A) Provision of an additional floor at 6th floor level incorporating a lounge, kitchen area, ancillary facilities and 2 no. outdoor seating areas on the south-eastern and western elevations; B) Internal alterations to existing bedroom sizes on all levels resulting in an extra bedroom per floor, which equates to 180 bedrooms in total; C) An increase in the permitted floor to floor heights. The overall height of the proposed development, including the proposed additional floor at 6th floor level extends to circa 25.5 metres above ground floor level; D) Minor internal amendments to the first to fifth floor levels including the provision of additional linen stores and plant areas; E) Elevational changes to accommodate the above, including the use of self-finished acrylic render, stone and curtain wall glazing, in lieu of the previously permitted stone and curtain wall glazing; F) Ammendments to the upper basement level B1 including internal alterations to the meetings rooms; G) Amendments to the lower basement level B2 to include additional storage rooms, communication room and staff room and waste storage facilities, resulting in a decrease of 24 no. car parking spaces at this level and H) All associated site services

The former Crown Equipment site , Junction of Monivea Road and Joyces Road , Mervue

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