Bartra Property (Galway NH) Limited intend to apply for permission for development at this 0.531 Ha site previously…

Application details

Planning reference

2460218

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Bartra Property (Galway NH) Limited intend to apply for permission for development at this 0.531 Ha site previously comprising: a) the former O’Connor’s Warwick Hotel at the corner of Upper Salthill Road and the entrance to Lenaboy Park; b) No. 152 Upper Salthill Road (the former Oasis Nightclub); c) No. 154 Upper Salthill Road (former commercial building); and d) Nos. 156 & 158 Upper Salthill Road (semi-detached dwellings), all of which are now demolished. The site comprises part of a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 9003, decorative cast-iron gates, railings and adjoining wall) at the entrance to Lenaboy Park at the north-eastern corner of the site. No works are proposed to the Protected Structure Works are also proposed on the R864 Upper Salthill Road and pavements south-east of the site boundary to include a raised pedestrian route at the entrance to the site, and all associated signage, road markings and services. A potable watermains pipe connection is also proposed to the existing Irish watermain pipe network on the R864 Upper Salthill Road. The site area, roadworks and water supply infrastructure will provide a total application site area of c. 0.5472 Ha. The development will principally consist of the construction of a part 4 to part 5 No. storey Nursing Home providing 154 No. bedrooms (157 No. bedspaces) and ancillary facilities (total gross floor area measures c. 8,217 sq m). The development will also include: the widening of the existing vehicular entrance; 30 No. car parking spaces (including 2 No. accessible spaces); bicycle parking; set-down area; loading bay; pedestrian access for emergency services at the south-eastern corner of the site from Upper Salthill Road; bin store; ESB sub-station, switch room and standby generator; PV panels; lift overrun; green roofs; fixed roof access ladder; lighting; roof plant; signage; balconies; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all other associated site works above and below ground.

Location / address

A 0.531 Ha site previously comprising: a) the former O'Connor's Warwick Hotel at the corner of Upper Salthill Road and the entrance to Lenaboy Park; , b) No. 152 Upper Salthill Road (the former Oasis Nightclub); c) No. 154 Upper Salthill Road (former

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

5 Jul 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

10 Feb 2025

Appeal lodged

6 Mar 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

16 Jun 2025

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   5 Jul 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   10 Feb 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   6 Mar 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   16 Jun 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Construction commenced

   29 Dec 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data