And retention permission at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952).

Application details

Planning reference

1793

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

And retention permission at the existing Glenlo Abbey Hotel (Protected Structures no. 3441 and 3952). The proposed development for which planning permission is being sought shall consist of: (i) A single storey extension to the existing (golf) clubhouse. (ii) Demolition of stair core and part of the link between the existing bedroom block and 'Pavilion' building and the construction of a new three storey extension containing 17 additional bedrooms, laundry, prep kitchen, other ancillary service accommodation and private external terraces at ground. (iii) Alteration of fenestration to existing ground floor bedrooms, with introduction of glazed doors leading to new private external terraces along the north and south elevations. (iv) New external escape stairs together with a first floor extension at the 'Pavilion' building. (v) A single storey spa facility located within the existing walled garden linked to existing hotel. (vi) A canopy and weather protecting entrance lobby at lower ground level leading to the existing 'Oak Cellar' bar. (vii) Realignment of the southwest corner of the existing walled garden to facilitate a new internal road serving golf club and main service areas. (viii) Removal of the existing car park to the north of the existing hotel and establishment of a new formal garden in this area. (ix) Relocation of the existing screened refuse area / service yard. (x) Extension and realignment of three no. existing car park areas to the south, west and northwest of the existing hotel. (xi) And all associated landscaping / site works and ancillary services. The development for which retention permission is being sought consists of: (xii) Retention of 2 No. existing underground pump stations, valve chamber and associated service kiosks and all associated landscaping/site works and ancillary services. (Gross floor space of proposed works: 1855.5 sqm. retention 61.8sqm)

Location / address

Kentfield ,

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

1 Feb 2017

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

29 Jun 2017

Final grant date

11 Jan 2018

Appeal lodged

24 Jul 2017

Appeal decision date

11 Jan 2018

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   1 Feb 2017

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   29 Jun 2017

3. Appeal lodged

   24 Jul 2017

4. Final grant

   11 Jan 2018

5. Appeal decided

   11 Jan 2018

6. Works commenced

   31 Jan 2019Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Works commenced

   23 Sept 2019Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   21 Sept 2020Official NBCO/BCMS data

9. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   30 May 2021Official NBCO/BCMS data