Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of full planning permission for the following…

Application details

Planning reference

2560222

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of full planning permission for the following; 1. Demolition of existing garden shed. 2. Demolition of existing dwelling extension, change of use of the existing domestic dwelling to student accommodation with permission for new rear extension, the building shall consist of 9 no. student bedspaces in 2 no. apartments and all associated internal alterations. 3. Construction of a 2-storey building to the rear of the existing dwelling to consist of 10 no. student bedspaces in 2 no. apartments. 4. Provision of bicycle parking and bin storage. 5. Provision of all associated surface water, watermain and foul water drainage services and connections. 6. The proposed scheme will be utilised for short-term visitor letting during the summer months. 7. Provision of all associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Location / address

Grafton House , 27 Upper Newcastle , Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Jul 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

21 Oct 2025

Final grant date

8 Dec 2025

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   18 Jul 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   21 Oct 2025

3. Final grant

   8 Dec 2025

4. Works commenced

   21 Apr 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   22 Apr 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data