Fisheries Field , Univesity Road , Galway

Permission for retention of alterations to existing apartment incorporating the provision of 2 no. bedrooms and a bathroom

Apartment No. 8 Earl's Island , Galway

Permission to increase the height of the existing stone wall from circa 0.5m to 1.2m on west side of Persse's Distillery River Bridge crossing and continuing on along the south west side of Persse's Distillery River embankment for an approx. total length of 80m at Earls Island. Persse's Distillery River is a protected structure under Rivers/Waterways Ref. no. 8501

Earls Island , University Road , Galway

The University of Galway are applying for a 10-year planning permission to Galway City Council to facilitate the development of a new Performance Place building on a site located at Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway, Co. Galway. There are 3 no. protected structures located in the vicinity of the site including RPS No. 3609 (a lime kiln), RPS No. 8501 (rivers & waterways, including embankments and walling) and RPS No. 3608 (known as Weir Lodge). The proposed site extends to 0.3 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolish 5 no. existing warehouse buildings located on site. 2. The construction of a 2-storey building to accommodate a dual use academic teaching space and a creative arts and performance space. The proposed building extends to 2,567sqm, has an overall maximum height of 12.25m and features climbing plants on the western elevation. 3. The proposed Performance Place features a 420 no. seat theatre extending to 396.3sqm with tiered seating and an associated back of house space measuring 39.5sqm and a green room area measuring 39.3sqm. 4. The ground floor incorporates a central atrium space, a café and multi-purpose space. The building also includes a sustainable transport hub with secure bicycle storage, showers and changing facilities. 5. The first floor includes 5 no. offices, 6 no. practice rooms, a 35 no. desk classroom, a multipurpose room, store rooms and associated ancillary spaces. 6. The provision of an accessible set-down area in the southeastern portion of the site. 7. Provision of hard and soft landscaping, external bicycle parking (including accessible parking) and public lighting. 8. Provision of plant and photovoltaic panels at roof level of the proposed building. 9. An ESB substation and associated switch room is located in the southwestern portion of the proposed building. 10. Removal of the columns currently supporting the existing warehouse building to be demolished, which is partially located in the Distillery River, to the immediate west of the application site. 11. Provision of a temporary site compound area to the east of the proposed Performance Place building to facilitate construction. 12. 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. This application is suppo

Earl’s Island , University Road (R863) , University of Galway Co. Galway

Permission for development which consists of; the University of Galway are applying for planning permission to Galway City Council for public realm enhancement works on a site known as Fisheries Field located at Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway, Co. Galway. There is a protected structure, RPS No. 3609 (a lime kiln) located in the northern portion of the development site. There are 2 no. additional protected structures located in the vicinity of the site, including RPS No. 8501 (rivers & waterways, including embankments and walling) located immediately to the east of the application site; and RPS No. 3608 (known as Weir Lodge) located to the north-east of the application site. The proposed site extends to 1.01 hectares. The development consists of the following: 1. Adjustments to the landform to create a seating terrace, comprising limestone flag paving, to provide a flexible events space. 2. The provision of 2 no. landmark sculptural signs which consist of (i) a ‘GALWAY’ sign and (ii) a ‘GAILLIMH’ sign supported by a plinth. 3. An enhancement to the setting of the existing lime kiln, a protected structure, RPS No. 3609, to provide for greater engagement with the addition of a new seating area using limestone boulders and logs. 4. Definition of the central event and informal play space with peripheral meadow grass management and a backdrop of trees and woodland. 5. The removal of the existing footpath and the provision of a new shared surface for pedestrians and cyclists, to connect to the existing bridge located in the south-eastern portion of the site. 6. The addition of railing to the existing stone wall (overall height 1.2m) located in the southern portion of the site. 7. Provision of enhanced public lighting including sculptural lighting. 8. Provision of nature-based drainage measures and site services. 9. The relocation of existing overhead wires to underground. 10. All ancillary services and associated site development works. This application is supported by Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Fisheries Field located at Earl’s Island , University Road (R863) , University of Galway Co. Galway

Permission for the replacement of steel pedestrian access bridge with a pre-cast concrete bridge spanning a mill race off Eglinton Canal. The bridge gives access to Tribesman Rowing Club clubhouse and slip. Eglinton Canal and the Distillery Channel are protected structures under River/Waterways Ref. No. 8501

Earls Island , University Road , Galway

Permission for development at a protected structure RPS no. 7404, which will consist of the installation of a ground mounted PV solar panel array and associated inverter enclosure in the field to the rear of the convent.

Poor Clare's Convent , Nun's Island , Galway

Permission for development at Weir Lodge, Earls Island, Galway (a Protected Structure RPS 3608). The development will consist of the alteration and internal refurbishment of the existing building including a) alterations to internal partition walls and openings, b) removal of existing timber staircase and replacement with new timber staircase to include reuse of elements of existing staircase, c) internal thermal upgrade works to existing walls, floor and roof, d) replacement of existing fibre cement slate rear lean-to roof with natural slate roof and minor associated repairs, and all associated external works

The Weir Lodge , Earls Island , Galway

Permission for development for the erection of Modular PV Panels on three existing roof areas at its buildings at Salmon Weir, Fisheries Field, University Road, Galway. The development includes a proposed car port structure. The total area covered on all three roof areas combined is approx. 200 sqm. The affected buildings are within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, ( Galway City Development Plan 3608- Weir Lodge. )

Inland Fisheries Ireland , Salmon Weir , Fisheries Field

Permission for development which will consist of the extension of an existing dwelling house at No.3 Courthouse Square, a protected structure (RPS Ref.No.2605). The extension will be three storey and to the rear of 3 Courthouse Square. The development once complete will consist of 6 bedrooms with a total of three bathrooms and a separate living kitchen and dining area at

No. 3 Courthouse Square , Woodquay , Galway City

Permission for development which will consist of: for the change of use of an existing dwelling house at No. 2 Courthouse Square a protected structure (RPS Ref. No. 2604) into a house of multiple occupation. The proposed house of multiple occupation will be connected to the ajoining No. 3 Courthouse Square a protected structure (RPS Ref. No. 2605) currently an existing House of multiple occupation of 7 rooms. There will be a proposed single storey extension to the rear of 3 Courthouse Square and a three storey extension to the rear of 2 Courthouse Square. The development once complete will consist of 17 bedrooms and an open plan living kitchen and dining area

No. 2 and 3 Courthouse Sqaure , Woodquay , Galway