Grafton House , 27 Upper Newcastle , Galway
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2560222
Galway - Galway City Council
Proposed Development
Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of full planning permission for the following; 1. Demolition of existing garden shed. 2. Demolition of existing dwelling extension, change of use of the existing domestic dwelling to student accommodation with permission for new rear extension, the building shall consist of 9 no. student bedspaces in 2 no. apartments and all associated internal alterations. 3. Construction of a 2-storey building to the rear of the existing dwelling to consist of 10 no. student bedspaces in 2 no. apartments. 4. Provision of bicycle parking and bin storage. 5. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections. 6. The proposed scheme will be utilised for short-term visitor letting during the summer months. 7. Provision of all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
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Application received
18 Jul 2025
Further information requested
10 Sept 2025
Further information received
24 Sept 2025
Decision due
21 Oct 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
21 Oct 2025
Grant issued
8 Dec 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Grafton House , 27 Upper Newcastle , Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 0.06 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 18 July 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 21 October 2025
- Grant Date
- 8 December 2025
- Permission Expires
- 7 December 2030
Location
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