Permission for development which consists of an extension to the existing Jurys Inn Hotel.

Application details

Planning reference

1951

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of an extension to the existing Jurys Inn Hotel. The overall extension results in a total increase in floor area of approximately 3,822 sqm, resulting in a building of 8,906 sqm total gross floor area. The extension will result in the provision of 89 no. additional rooms, a restaurant/bar at ground floor level and internal reconfiguration. The development consists of: 1. An extension of the existing building comprising two additional floors and external plant area at roof level ( 2,795 sqm including plant); 2. The creation of a new wing facing onto the River Corrib comprising of an extension to the existing four storeys at all levels; 3. Revisions to the existing facades, including a single storey extension to the main entrance area; 4. Landscaping works facing onto the River Corrib and Father Griffin Road/ Quay Street; 5 All other associated site development and servicing works. Blakes Castle is included within the planning application boundary and is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref 8116). A natural Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

Location / address

Jurys Inn, Quay Street, Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

26 Feb 2019

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

12 Dec 2019

Final grant date

29 May 2020

Appeal lodged

14 Jan 2020

Appeal decision date

29 May 2020