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20 St. Helen's Street , Galway , Co.Galway

REFUSED

Planning application 2660118

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission is being sought by The Lion's Tower Limited for the change of use of an existing Order of Malta community building to a guesthouse, the amalgamation of this building with the adjoining guesthouse at No.19 St. Helen’s Street, the construction of a new pitched roof, the provision of 4 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, minor elevational changes to the front and side elevations and all ancillary and associated works at 20 St. Helen's Street Galway.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Apr 2026

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    29 May 2026

  3. Decision due

    1 Jun 2026

  4. Appeal submitted

    24 Jun 2026

Application Details

Location
20 St. Helen's Street , Galway , Co.Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.007 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 April 2026
Status
APPEALED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
29 May 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501601-GC-26
Submitted
24 June 2026

Location

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