Permission for the development at a 0.2217ha site which shares a boundary wall along part of its northern boundary…

Application details

Planning reference

20240

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for the development at a 0.2217ha site which shares a boundary wall along part of its northern boundary with Forthill Cemetery (a Protected Structure). The development will principally consist of the demolition of (A) the vacant industrial structure (115sqm) (B) the external canopy structure (170sqm) and (C) the boundary walls along the southern, western and north-western boundaries of the site; and the construction of a part 3 No. to part 11 No. storey Hotel providing 186 No. bedrooms (8,939sqm); incorporating food and beverage areas and a roof top bar/function area and terrace. The development will also include: a restaurant; coffee bar; hard and soft landscaping; terraces; the provision of a service lay-by off Bothar na Long; access to the ESB substation off Lough Atalia Road; bicycle parking; plant; solar panels; signage; localised repair and rebuilding of the shared boundary wall with Forthill cemetery to the North; and all other associated site works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with this planning application

Location / address

The corner of Lough Atalia Road , and Bothar na Long , Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Sept 2020

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

26 May 2021

Appeal lodged

22 Jun 2021

Appeal decision date

28 Jun 2023

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   18 Sept 2020

2. Decision: REFUSED

   26 May 2021

3. Appeal lodged

   22 Jun 2021

4. Appeal decided

   28 Jun 2023