Permission for development which consists of: amendments to plans granted under planning ref. 23/60163…

Application details

Planning reference

2560385

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of: amendments to plans granted under planning ref. 23/60163, relating to a property known as ‘The Gatehouse’, 7a Francis Street, Galway City. The property is located within the Curtilage of the Convent of Mercy Grounds and Graveyard, which are on the Record of Protected Structures; RPS ref: 9603. This permission primarily relates to amendments which have been deemed as necessary by the Fire officer in order to bring the overall development into compliance with Fire Safety regulations. These proposed works are as follows: (1) Addition of 1 no. external doorway to the front elevation (facing onto Francis Street) at ground floor level (2) Amendments to internal layout. This application also seeks permission for addition of Solar Panels to the Rear of the roof.

Location / address

'The Gatehouse', 7a Francis Street, Galway City

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

19 Dec 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

8 Apr 2026

Final grant date

22 May 2026