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2660968

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for extension to existing cemetery to provide additional graves, relocation of existing gates and railings, removal of existing trees, and associated ground works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Jun 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 Aug 2026

  3. Decision due

    6 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Townparks (3rd Division) , Tuam , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.016 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 June 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 August 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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8m
17163CONDITIONAL10 Feb 2017

for the extension to existing cemetery to provide 18 additional graves, provision of additional railings, alterations to existing railings, resurfacing of graves and removal of everygreen trees. The application pertains to a protected structure (RPS No. 3811).

Townpark ,

60m
181823CONDITIONAL17 Dec 2018

at the Cathedral of the Assumption, a protected structure, for refurbishment of the Sanctuary including alteration of the Reredos, removal of existing fixtures & fittings, (albeit modern insertions) and commissioning of new replacements. Gross floor space of proposed works 178 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained 894 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition 178 sqm.

Townparks 3rd Division ,

76m
19955CONDITIONAL24 Jun 2019

for the subdivision of existing bedrooms and the formation of openings in shared partition walls to form a total of 10 ensuite bedrooms and 2 connected rooms on first and second floor, the installation of a kitchenette on each level, fire safety measures to existing corridors and the installation of new vertical waste water pipes externally at St. Josephs Presentation Convent, Tuam, a protected structure. Gross floor space of proposed works: 235 sqm of existing floor area. No new floor area is proposed. Gross floor area of work to be retained: 1763.86 sqm

Townsparks 4th Division ,

98m
212064N/A5 Nov 2021

to demolish the existing fuel storage sheds and construct a new domestic garage/fuel/storage shed. Permission also sought to retain and complete the existing shed which will be used for the storage of the fuel tank and heating/boiler system and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 81 sqm.

Townparks (4th Division) ,

114m
2260101REFUSED11 Feb 2022

for the conversion of the 15-bedroom layout at St. Veronica’s to 6 no. 1-bedroom, self-contained apartment units to provide for supported living accommodation and for external works to facilitate access, on-site car parking, bin and bike stores, ramps, pedestrian access gates and boundary railings. The site includes a Protected Structure (RPS 852, wall and arch onto Bishop Street). Gross floor space of proposed works: 52 sqm

Townparks (4th Division) ,

153m
2560007CONDITIONAL4 Jan 2025

for change of use and all associated works of a vacant first floor hairdresser and vacant second floor flat/bedsit into a single duplex first and second floor apartment over retail units. Gross floor space of proposed works: 123.00 sqm(house) & 67.84 sqm (extension)

Townparks (4th Division) , Bishop Street , Co. Galway

155m
211328CONDITIONAL22 Jul 2021

for change of use of Ground Floor of Hairdressing shop, and to amalgamate this area with ancillary first and second floors over, to form a single use dwelling house, at Valentine's Hairdressing shop Dublin Road Tuam.

Townparks (3rd Division) ,

155m
20105CONDITIONAL30 Jan 2020

for development consisting of the construction of 3 No. stairwell structures, alterations to existing elevations, demolition of existing structure together with all ancillary site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 45.60 sqm and Gross floor space of any demolition: 5.60 sqm

Townparks (3rd Division) ,

159m
25156CONDITIONAL2 Jul 2025

for the demolition of disused single storey outbuilding shed in the rear yard. This is a protected structure as per the Galway County development plann 2022-2028 (RPS. No. 28). The bank is also listed by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH ref. no 30331033). The site is within the Tuam Artichectural Conservation area (ACA). Gross floor space of any demolition: 30.60 sqm

Townparks (3rd division) , Tuam , Tuam

165m
17276CONDITIONAL2 Mar 2017

for the conversion of an existing unused 3 storey commercial/residential building to use as an extension of the adjoining Corralea Court Hotel. The development will consist of the provision of a reception area, lobby and toilets at ground floor level and for the provision of additional hotel bedroom accommodation at first and second floor level and for alterations to the front elevation of the building and hotel to provide a new hotel entrance, signage and revised glazing. Permission is also sought for alterations to the existing lift shaft serving the hotel to access the second floor and for all ancillary works in connection with the alterations. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 201.4 sqm.)

Townparks 3rd. Division ,

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