3 Mainguard Street , Galway , County Galway
N/APlanning application 2660286
Galway - Galway City Council
Proposed Development
Permission for development which consists of: Installation of a new fascia and general painting and repair of the wider shopfront. The installation of a new fascia level operator sign; projecting sign; and, street address. The unit is located in an Architectural Conservation Area.
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Application received
11 Aug 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
5 Oct 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 3 Mainguard Street , Galway , County Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- RETENTION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 0.023 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 11 August 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 5 October 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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Permission for development which consists of to convert first floor ancillary and storage space to licensed restaurant with new internal staircase, partitions and associated works. All at Murphy's Bar, 9 High Street, Galway, H91KW97, a protected structure (ref. 4508) and Recorded Monument Ref. GA 094:100.
Murphy's Bar , 9 High Street , Galway
Permission for development which consists of as follows: a) convert first floor ancillary and storage space to licensed restaurant with new internal staircase, WC and partitions; b) reinstatement of second floor level two- bed apartment. All to include associated works and services at Murphy’s Bar, 9 High Street, Galway, H91KW97, a protected structure (ref. 4508) and Recorded Monument Ref. GA 094:100
Murphy's Bar , 9 High Street , Galway
Permission for development which will consist of retention and completion of internal alterations to the existing public house including changes to the existing front doors, relocation of an internal stairs at ground and basement levels, and fire safety upgrade works to the existing ceilings and walls at ground and basement levels including ancillary and associated services
Murphys Bar , 9 High Street , Galway
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17/18 High Street , Galway City
Permission for development which consists of; the refurbishment and thermal upgrade of the first, second and third floors plus roof of the four story over basement building, the replacement of bay windows to the upper floors on Mainguard Street and Churchyard Street side elevations. 22 Mainguard Street Galway is a protected structure identity number 5316.
22 Mainguard Street ,
Permission for retention to retain 2 no. existing wall mounted awnings and all associated works on the façade of 'The Dewdrop Inn' public house. The works are related to protected structure no. 5309 and no. 5310
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Permission for development which consists of the retention for their ground floor premises at No 2 Upper Cross St, Galway for the following : a) Change of use from ' shop ' to ' wine shop ' and b) Associated signage. This is a protected structure ( Ref no 2813 )
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Planning permission for proposed development at Protected Structure No. 4513, which will consist of opening up works in order to carry out full investigation and subsequent structural intervention and repair to prevent further damage to a late medieval stone arch
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Planning permission for proposed development at Protected Structure Ref No. 4520, which will consist of Opening up works in order to carry out full investigation and subsequent structural intervention and repair to prevent further damage to a late medieval stone arch
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