NUIG Upper Newcastle Campus , Newcastle , Galway

Permission for development which will consist of: 1. The construction of a new water sport facility comprising equipment storage facilities, changing rooms, drying room, bathrooms, reception, first aid, café, plant room, gym, ergo training room, function room, kitchenette, mother & baby room, communications room, offices & test room; 2. construction of a rowing storage shed; 3. provision of 2 no. floating pontoons on the bank of the river Corrib; 4. provision of a pedestrian & cyclist greenway along the River Corrib linking to an existing footpath; 5. site landscaping, services & all associated site development works. This application is accompanied by Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

NUIG Upper Newcastle Campus , Newcastle , Galway

Permission for the N6 Underpass and Approach Roads and Greenway Enhancement Project to improve pedestrian, cycle and vehicular linkages between the north and south parts of NUIG Campus in the vicinity of the N6 Quincentary Bridge. The works include the formation of a new vehicle/cycle/pedestrian underpass under the N6 Road and the realignment of the approach road/path network, with the provision of set-down, public transport and car parking facilities. The proposed new underpass is adjacent (east of) the existing underpass, which will be improved for pedestrian/cycle use as part of the strategic access network within the campus. The proposed works also include the provision of a riverside walkway as part of the City's Greenways Initiative and other landscaped areas. The works require the demolition of 2 no. buildings (former house and storage shed). The development includes works to the existing stream that forms part of the City's network of watercourses, which are protected structures. The development includes a new stairway access to the south side of the N6 Road, landscaping, new walkways, safety fencing, lighting and all associated works. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

In the vicinity of the N6 Quincentenary Bridge , East of existing underpass , Galway

Retention Permission for development which will consist of the proposed development has consisted of the erection of solar panels on the roof of the engineering building. The PV panels consist of three areas with a total area of 684m2 and a maximum height of 300mm

Alice Perry Engineering Building , NUIG Upper Newcastle Campus , Galway

Permission for development which will consist of 1. The drilling of 18 no. geothermal boreholes. 2. Ground excavation works to facilitate a pipeline system connecting the boreholes to a heat exchanger unit located inside the Alice Perry Engineering Building. 3. The installation of a Dry Air Heater (DAH) unit on the roof of the Alice Perry Engineering Building. 4. All associated and ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement is included with this application

Alice Perry Engineering Building , NUIG Upper Newcastle Campus , Galway

Permission for development which consists of the demolition of 5 no. existing buildings on the proposed site, including No. 14 Distillery Road, Block T, the Storage Facility, the former Pharmacology building and the adjacent car parking area together with associated boundary walls and ancillary structures: to facilitate the development of a new Learning Commons facility on a site extending to 0.4396 ha. The development will consist of: i. The development of a stepped building which extends to 10,133 sqm metres and ranges in height from 4 to 6 storeys, at an overall maximum height of c. 28.350m and at an overall height of 36.15m OD (Ground Level at 7.80m OD) ii. The proposed Learning Commons features an automated book storage and retrieval system known as a "Book Bot" facility. iii. 2 no. covered entrance plazas are provided on both the north-east and south-east elevations of the building. iv. The ground floor incorporates a catering area, an exhibition space and a Learning Success Hub; upper floors contain individual and group study areas, seating areas, a book pickup station, book collection areas, a teaching and learning space and office space and ancillary spaces. v. An external roof-top amenity space is proposed on the four-storey element, of the southern elevation. vi. Plant and photovoltaics proposed at roof level. vii. Provision of 2 no. disabled car parking spaces for the building with an additional 2 no. spaces to support the Sports Centre Building in the vicinity. viii. New soft and hard landscaping, including a new external amenity space located in the northern western portion of the site. ix. An ESB substation located in the south-western portion of the site. x. All associated site engineering works which includes nature-based drainage proposals and all ancillary work. The proposed site is located immediately west of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways), circa 40 meters north-west of Protected Structure Ref 7003 (Arts Science Building) and circa 155 metres north-west of Protected Structure 7001 (James Hardiman Library). The planning application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement

Distillery Road , Galway

Permission for alterations to an existing pre-fab building on NUIG Campus, (adjacent to NUIG sports centre), Newcastle, Galway. The alterations to include a new fit out of existing Laboratory Building into Student Meeting Rooms, new/revised window and door punch outs to external envelope of building and the removal of a common porch entrance on east elevation of pre-fab in question separating it from existing laboratory buildings making at a stand alone building

NUIG Campus , (Adjacent to NUIG Sports Centre) , Galway

Permission for development which consists of development on a site extending to 0.1027 hectares located at 18 Distillery Road (also known as the O’Halloran building), Upper Newcastle, Galway The proposed development will consist of the following: 1.The demolition of the existing bus stop (6 sqm) and existing building at 18 Distillery Road (also known as the O’Halloran building) (104 sqm). 2.The construction of a security building with a total gross floor area of 146.5 sqm comprising a waiting area and reception, storage facilities, sitting area, offices, workshop, phone booth, disabled WC and shower and gender-neutral toilet and showers, changing rooms and lockers, access hatch and plant room. 3.The provision of Photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of the proposed security building. 4.The provision of 1 no. sheltered bus stop. 5.The provision of 3 no. car parking spaces (including EV charging points and 1 no. accessible parking space). 6.The provision of pedestrian footpaths, bicycle parking, site landscaping, services, and all associated site development works. The proposed site is located immediately east of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways). The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

18 Distillery Road , Upper Newcastle , Galway

Permission for the development which will consist of the placement of a pay-to-use portable waste compactor for the acceptance of residual and food waste and a pay-to-use portable compactor for mixed recyclables

Circle K Newcastle Service Station , Upper Newcastle , Co Galway

Permission for development which will consist of placement of a pay-to-use portable waste compactor for the acceptance of residual and food waste and a pay-to-use portable compactor for mixed dry recyclables. This activity requires the developers to possess a waste collection permit/certificate of registration

Circle K , Newcastle Service Station , Upper Newcastle

Planning Permission is sought by the University of Galway for demolition of the existing prefabricated building (also known as the Riverside Terrapin Building), located at the rear of the site formed by No. 4 & 6 Distillery Road Newcastle, Galway. The proposed works will consist of the following: 1. The demolition of the existing Riverside Terrapin Building (276 sqm). 2. The provision of 50 no. bicycle parking stands and all associated site works. The proposed site is located between Distillery Road and the access road serving the campus and is located at the rear of the Kingfisher Club Sports building. The proposed site is located immediately south of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways).

Rear of No. 4 and 6 , Distillery Road , Newcastle