1 Williamsgate Street , Townparks Td , Galway
N/APlanning application 2660294
Galway - Galway City Council
Proposed Development
Permission for development which consists of: The development consists of the following: (1) The retention of the change of use of the existing ground floor premises from a retail unit to a café. (2) The retention of internal alterations associated with café use, including the provision of internal seating areas, ice-cream service counter, sinks and associated fixtures. (3) The retention of works carried out to the front façade of the premises, including: a) The installation of a new canopy to the front façade, b) The installation of new signage to the front façade c) Alterations made to the external elevation of the premises. The proposed development comprises works to a Protected Structure (RPS No. 11001).
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Application received
14 Aug 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
8 Oct 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 1 Williamsgate Street , Townparks Td , Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- RETENTION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 0.011 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 14 August 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 8 October 2026
Location
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