The Lantern Bar Mixed-Use Student Accommodation

Application details

Planning reference

2560216

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which is sought from by G.Ward & M.McDonagh at "The Lantern Bar", Ballybane Shopping Centre, Ballybane Road, Ballybane, Galway City. The development will consist of (1) Permission sought to demolish existing building know as "The Lantern Bar" (2) Permission to construct a new mixed use 4 storey building to include for 1 no. retail unit on the ground floor and student accommodation over the four floors. Student accommodation to include ground floor laundry area / bin storage / bicycle storage / managers office and outdoor recreational amenity area and covered seating area. Seventeen number bedrooms at upper floor levels, with associated study room / gym area and communal Kitchen / living / dining Area along with roof terrace.(3) All associated site works and services

Location / address

The Lantern Bar Ballybane, Ballybane Shopping Centre Ballybane Road, Ballybane Galway City

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

17 Jul 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

12 Feb 2026

Appeal lodged

6 Mar 2026

Appeal decision

Grant permission

Appeal decision date

8 Jul 2026