Roundstone Town Hall , Roundstone , Co Galway
N/APlanning application 2661709
Galway - Galway County Council
Proposed Development
for the renovation, alteration and extension of the existing split-level Community/Town Hall building, located on Monastery Rd., Roundstone, to create a new Cultural Centre comprising an upgraded Community Space, Cafe, Tim Robinson Commemorative Library, Gallery, Workhub, Seminar Rooms, Exhibition Spaces & associated ancillary support spaces. The proposed development will comprise the replacement of the existing roof covering; removal of the existing flat-roofed entrance porch and toilet block annex and existing single-storey lean-to structure to the south elevation; construction of extensions to the existing building from the south gable incorporating covered bin storage; construction of a new connected split-level extension with a partially exposed lower-ground-floor level, substantially cut into the slope of the site and linked to the existing building by a low-profile foyer incorporating a new entrance; alterations and refurbishment of the existing pedestrian entrance, including associated signage, together with new pedestrian access arrangements and accessible ramps; alterations to the existing car parking layout and site circulation; provision of new external signage, including signage above the new main foyer entrance and pedestrian entrance; provision of external building services and plant, including air source heat pump units, wastewater treatment and new external lighting; removal of trees required to facilitate the proposed development and associated landscaping works; and all associated site development, drainage, access and ancillary works
Application Timeline
Application received
13 Oct 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
7 Dec 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Roundstone Town Hall , Roundstone , Co Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Galway County Council
- Site Area
- 1.021 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 13 October 2026
- Status
- PRE_VALIDATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 7 December 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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