Proposed Development
Permission for the development which will consist of the demolition of the existing nightclub building (c.998.65 sq.m), the construction of a new 7 storey building (over existing basement)(c.2,163.55 m2 total floor area) providing 44 no.hotel bedrooms as an extension to the existing Skeffington Arms Hotel. Realignment structural consolidation and re-cladding of the existing, established second storey bridge linking to the main hotel building to provide an upper level link between the existing hotel and the proposed extension. The existing basement will remain in-situ, subject to minor layout and access alterations. The ground floor and sixth floors will also contain customer facilities including reception ,foyer, restaurant, café/breakfast area, w.c.facilities, external terraces, storage, catering and staff facilities. All associated site development works, services, provisions and landscaping. Part of the proposed development is located within the Eyre Square Architectural Conservation Area and the site is adjacent to protected structures RPS Refs: 301 & 302
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Application received
6 Apr 2021
Decision due
31 May 2021
Decision: REFUSED
31 May 2021
Appeal submitted
28 Jun 2021
Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL
21 Feb 2022
Application Details
- Location
- Ballalley Lane , Galway City
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 0.04 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 6 April 2021
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- REFUSED
- Decision Date
- 31 May 2021
- Permission Expires
- 20 February 2027
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-310684-21
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Submitted
- 28 June 2021
- Decided
- 21 February 2022
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