'The Gatehouse' , 7a Francis Street , Galway City
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2560385
Galway - Galway City Council
Proposed Development
Permission for development which consists of: amendments to plans granted under planning ref. 23/60163, relating to a property known as ‘The Gatehouse’, 7a Francis Street, Galway City. The property is located within the Curtilage of the Convent of Mercy Grounds and Graveyard, which are on the Record of Protected Structures; RPS ref: 9603. This permission primarily relates to amendments which have been deemed as necessary by the Fire officer in order to bring the overall development into compliance with Fire Safety regulations. These proposed works are as follows: (1) Addition of 1 no. external doorway to the front elevation (facing onto Francis Street) at ground floor level (2) Amendments to internal layout. This application also seeks permission for addition of Solar Panels to the Rear of the roof.
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Application received
19 Dec 2025
Further information requested
20 Feb 2026
Further information received
12 Mar 2026
Decision due
8 Apr 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
8 Apr 2026
Grant issued
22 May 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 'The Gatehouse' , 7a Francis Street , Galway City
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 0.013 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 19 December 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 8 April 2026
- Grant Date
- 22 May 2026
- Permission Expires
- 21 May 2031
Location
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