For the construction of a single storey discount foodstore (to include off licence use) with a gross floor area of c.

Application details

Planning reference

2560144

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the construction of a single storey discount foodstore (to include off licence use) with a gross floor area of c. 1,913 sqm (net retail area 1,315 sqm), standalone ESB substation and switch room (c. 22 sqm) and standalone deposit return scheme (c. 20 sqm). The development includes the erection of 1 no. internally illuminated totem sign at the eastern edge of the site at the LS397 Baile Eamoinn, 5 no. store signs at southern, western and eastern elevations and a low level sign north of the junction of the R336 Barr Na gCurragh and Baile Eamoinn (c. 23.6 sqm signage area in total). The proposed development includes 123 no. car parking spaces (including 17 no. as previously permitted under Reg. Ref.: 21/2211) with 4 no. EV spaces, 5 no. accessible spaces and 9 no. parent and child spaces, with 16 no. bicycle parking spaces within the car parking area adjacent to the store. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site will be taken from the Baile Eamoinn local road branching north from the R336 (as permitted under Reg. Ref.: 21/2211 amended under Reg. Ref.: 24/60146), with additional pedestrian access linking to Ceardlann An Spidéal at the western perimeter. The proposed development includes all engineering works, landscaping works, boundary treatments, lighting, enclosed external plant area and solar panels at roof level and site development works to facilitate the scheme. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,955.00 sqm

Location / address

An Spidéal Thiar , West of LS397 Baile Eamoinn , Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

12 Feb 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

30 Jul 2025

Appeal lodged

18 Aug 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

20 Mar 2026

Planning timeline

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

1. Application received

   12 Feb 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   30 Jul 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   18 Aug 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   20 Mar 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case