2660605
N/AGalway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952) • Removal of temporary timber deck area. • Construction of a new single-storey building to accommodate 3 no. padel courts, pro golf shop, high performance golf simulator, changing and toilet facilities, storage and ancillary spaces, along with associated site services and ancillary site works including the adjustment and extension of the existing car park. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with this application
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Application received
20 Apr 2026
Further information requested
12 Jun 2026
Further information received
10 Aug 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
4 Oct 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Kentfield , Glenlo Abbey Hotel Kentfield , Co. Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 0.6 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 20 April 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 4 October 2026
Location
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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.
KENTFIELD ,
of alterations to permitted Pullman Kitchen (PL Ref 22/623) to include minor reduction in building footprint, elevational changes including alteration of roof profile, adjustment of service yard and all associated plant/services and ancillary site works
Glenlo Abbey Hotel , Kentfield , Co. Galway
for the construction of a new single storey stand-alone cocktail bar of circa. 52sqm to serve the existing Pullman (train) Restaurant together with all associated services & ancillary site works
Glenlo Abbey Hotel , Kentfield , Co. Galway
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
KENTFIELD ,
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 ,
at Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952 for 1) alterations to the layout of the previously approved ground floor extension under PL. Ref. 17/93 to include an additional bedroom in place of kitchen store/pantry, 2) alterations to the layouts on first and second floor of the previously approved three storey extension under PL. Ref. 17/93 to include 2 no. bedrooms in place of stair core, 3) a two storey extension to include 4 no. bedrooms and fire escape stairs over previously approved single storey extension (PL. Ref. 17/93) 5) Conversion of existing laundry room to bedroom at first floor level. 6) Omission of previously approved glazed doors and private terrace gardens to ground floor bedrooms 7) Omission of previously approved first floor extension at the 'Pavilion' building. 8) All associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works 206 sqm.
Kentfield ,
for minor alterations to the spa building permitted under PL Refl 17/93, at the existing Genlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952). Alterations include a c.67 sqm increase in floor area to accommodate plant and a reconfigured internal layout:; alterations to link and external sunken garden to accommodate fire escape and plant room, minor alterations of elevations and roof and all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. Gross floor area proposed 67m2
Glenlo Abbey Hotel Kentfield ,
for i) demolition of existing substandard single storey link building between main hotel and Abbey, ii) construction of new single storey link building between main hotel and Abbey, to include accessible entrance, iii) a canopy and weather protecting entrance lobby at lower ground level leading to the existing 'Oak Cellar' bar, v) all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. (Protected Structures No. 3441 and 3952 Glenlo Abbey Hotel). Gross floor space of proposed works 118.7 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition 37.7 sqm.
Kentfield ,
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
Kentfield ,
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
Glenlo Abbey Hotel Kentfield Co Galway ,
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