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2560632

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 May 2025

  2. Further information requested

    14 Jul 2025

  3. Further information received

    1 Dec 2025

  4. Decision due

    3 Feb 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Feb 2026

  6. Grant issued

    16 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
Portumna , St. Brigid's Road Portumna , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
1.88 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 May 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 February 2026
Grant Date
16 March 2026
Permission Expires
15 March 2031

Location

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17541CONDITIONAL20 Apr 2017

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17571REFUSED25 Apr 2017

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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

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181780CONDITIONAL12 Dec 2018

for constructing a rear two-storey extension and some internal changes to a protected building (RPS. No. 3771). Gross floor space of proposed works: 154.6 sqm

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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

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18213CONDITIONAL23 Feb 2018

for the construction of a new housing development consisting of 67 no residential units and all ancillary works. Previous pl ref's no's 06/2718 & 11/1454

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2461297REFUSED3 Oct 2024

for; 1) Demolition works to existing sheds (92 sq.m) and existing boundary walls; 2) The extension and reconfiguration of the existing car park with the addition of 14 extra car parking spaces bringing the total from 84 to 98 spaces including 20 EV charging spaces, 5 disabled spaces and 6 parent and child spaces. 3) Alterations to the existing entrance/exits onto Dominick Street to include the closure of one number exit and enlargement of second number exit from 6.0m to 8.0m wide, and the addition of an entrance only access 4.5m wide from the Clonfert Avenue with pedestrian crossing. 4) Site works to include the following, construction of a 2.0m high boundary wall, kerbing, footpaths, surfacing, associated drainage and installation of traffic management line marking. Gross floor space of any demolition: 92.00 sqm

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22637REFUSED17 May 2022

for a development consisting of: 1. Partial demolition works to existing dwelling (50sqm); 2. Reconstruction works to existing dwelling to include construction of new gable wall; 3. Installation of signage on to the reconstructed gable wall of the dwelling; 4. Permission for site works to include the following, construction of a 2.1m high concrete post and timber panel fence enclosure to the unloading area, construction of a 2.0m high boundary wall to the reduced garden area, precast kerbing, footpaths, surfacing, associated drainage, installation of traffic management line marking and 1.5m high galvanised steel access gates to the entrance; 5. Permission for alterations to the existing exits onto Dominick Street to include the closure of one number exit to form a new compound area and enlargement of second number exit from 6.0m to 7.0m wide. Gross floor space of any demolition: 50 sqm

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