For the development consisting of; (a) The change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail /…

Application details

Planning reference

2339

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the development consisting of; (a) The change of use of part of ground floor level from previously granted retail / commercial use (ref. no. 06/4983) to use as a restaurant, (b) the change of use of first floor level from previously approved office / commercial unit (ref. no. 06/4983) for use as a guest house, (c) formation of a new fire escape staircase internally forming a new fire escape door leading to car park of adjoining property in applicant's family ownership, (d) installation of a lift serving all floors including basement to improve accessibility, (e) provide additional 4 no. roof lights, and a new window overlooking internal courtyard, (f) retention of attic level to form guesthouse bedrooms and communal areas, (g) retention of pitched roof connection over previously granted flat roof area (ref. no 06/4983) linking granted pitched roofs together, (h) formation of drainage and services connections independent to rest of building, and (i) provide carparking, bicycle parking, and refuse storage at basement level. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1319.14 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 470.6 sqm

Location / address

Athenry , Cross Street

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

9 Feb 2023

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

5 Apr 2023

Appeal lodged

26 Apr 2023

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

15 Nov 2024

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   9 Feb 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   5 Apr 2023

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   26 Apr 2023Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   15 Nov 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case