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Former Salthill Driving Range in the townland of Knocknacarragh , Salthill , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560149

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: We, Clearwater Ventures Limited, are applying for planning permission to Galway City Council for development at the previously permitted Health and Wellness Centre (former Salthill Driving Range), in the townland of Knocknacarragh, Salthill, Galway. The development consists of the following: 1. An amendment to the previously permitted Health and Wellness Centre approved under Pl. Ref. 22/192, ABP. Ref. ABP-314714-22 and Pl. Ref. 24/60171. The amendment comprises of 475 sqm extension to the leisure centre building at ground floor and lower ground floor level to increase the floor area of the existing gym, studio spaces and ancillary café. 2. Minor amendments to the layout of the permitted timber deck along the southeast elevation. 3. Changes to the elevational treatment of the building to replace the larch cladding with coloured render. 4. Two additional windows on the northwestern elevation and an additional door on the northeastern elevation and minor modifications to the fenestration on the southeastern and southwestern elevation. 5. The provision of 30 no. cycle spaces (including 2 no. accessible spaces). 6. The provision of 320 sqm of photovoltaic panels at roof level. 7. All associated and ancillary site and development works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 May 2025

  2. Further information requested

    15 Jul 2025

  3. Further information received

    8 Aug 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    3 Sept 2025

  5. Decision due

    4 Sept 2025

  6. Grant issued

    17 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
Former Salthill Driving Range in the townland of Knocknacarragh , Salthill , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.46 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 May 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
3 September 2025
Grant Date
17 October 2025
Permission Expires
16 October 2030

Location

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2460171CONDITIONAL31 May 2024

Permission for development which consists of; 1. An amendment to the previously approved scheme (Pl Ref 22/192 / ABP Ref ABP-314714-22) comprising internal and external alterations and an extension to the existing leisure centre building at ground floor level (totalling approx. 147.71 sqm) to create: a. New reception, retail and security area, b. Accessible shower and bathroom facilities, c. Improved accessible access and platform lift, d. Ancillary indoor spa facilities including plunge pools, sauna, steam room, and cool off zone, e. Office space and store rooms, f. Internal plant room and esb store. 2. The provision of a footpath on the western boundary of the site, 3. External soft and hard landscaping, including outdoor seating at the café, 4. The provision of cycle parking, 5. The construction of a new fence and provision of lighting, on the western boundary of the site, 6. The provision of 1 no. additional parking space, 7. All other associated and ancillary site development works.

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