For an amendment to the development permitted under Pl.

Application details

Planning reference

2561349

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For an amendment to the development permitted under Pl. Ref 21/1997 and consists of the following: change of use of the ground floor unit from the permitted commercial use (café) to residential use and related amendment of condition 4 of Pl. Ref 21/1997. Minor amendments to the size of the extension footprint approved under Pl. Ref 21/1997 to meet residential open space standards in the rear garden. Reconfiguration of the approved internal layout under Pl. Ref 21/1997 to support this change of use and otherwise improve the functionality of the units. Minor amendments to the façade on all elevations to include the repositioning, addition, and removal of windows and doors to support the change of use. All associated site and ancillary work necessary to facilitate the proposed development, including updates to the bin store, inclusion of rooftop solar PV, and removal of outdoor dining space associated with the cafe. The development is not covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413)

Location / address

An Spidéal Thiar, Spiddal, Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Sept 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

15 Jan 2026

Appeal lodged

4 Feb 2026

Appeal decision

Grant permission

Appeal decision date

21 May 2026