Permission for development which consists of the construction of a single storey stand-alone building…

Application details

Planning reference

2360082

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of the construction of a single storey stand-alone building with a GFA of 471 sq.m, to include 2 no. café/restaurant units with ancillary takeaway use (Unit 1 – 232 sq.m, Unit 2 – 185 sq.m, and ancillary back of house / circulation space - c. 54 sq.m). The building has a stepped height, with Unit 1 having a maximum height of 7.5m and Unit 2 having a maximum height of 5.15m. The proposal includes signage, plant at roof level, landscaping, outdoor seating, a waste storage area and all associated site development works The proposal will supersede the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: 19/164 on the subject site, which comprises 3 no. café/restaurant units with a GFA of c. 542 sq.m.

Location / address

Site at Gateway Retail Park (Knocknacarra District Centre) Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra , Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

9 Oct 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

29 Nov 2023

Final grant date

12 Jan 2024

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   9 Oct 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   29 Nov 2023

3. Final grant

   12 Jan 2024

4. Works commenced

   20 May 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   19 Jun 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   8 Jan 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data