18 Distillery Road , Upper Newcastle , 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 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

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 the change of use from residential to office of detached house. Works will comprise the removal and reconfiguration of existing partitions & ceilings internally, new windows doors and rendered insulation externally. Remedial works to roof, demolition of existing sunroom and shed to rear garden , and new ramp to front to provide universal access, together with landscaping works and all ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the development

9 Distillery Road , Lower Newcastle , Galway

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

Permission for development which will consist of the replacement of twin piped culverts with a single pre-cast concrete box culvert at a road crossing of Distillery Channel water course within NUIG Campus and adjacent to the Arts/Science Building service road. Distillery Channel is a protected structure under Rivers/Waterways Ref. no.8501

National University of Ireland Main Campus , Distillery Road , Newcastle Galway

Permission for development which will consist of retention of development of a Protected Structure. The proposed development has consisted of the erection of solar panels on the roof of the protected Arts Science Concourse Building (RPS Unique ID 7003). The PV panels consist of two rows with a total area of 2,726m2 and a maximum height of 300mm

Arts Science Concourse Building , Distillery Road , NUIG Campus

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

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 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