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Planning application 2660859

Dunlo Quay Drive-Through and Offices

Dunlo, Ballinasloe, Co Galway

Current status

Further information requested

Latest milestone

Further information requested

23 Jul 2026

Application timeline

Key milestones

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  1. Application received

  2. Further information requested

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Why this application matters

Mixed commercial scheme

The Dunlo site is proposed for a single-storey drive-through restaurant and two two-storey office buildings, replacing a derelict dwelling and shed.

Street and active-travel links

Two new vehicle entrances are proposed from Harbour Road, alongside pedestrian links to Harbour Road and Dunlo Quay Road and a setback for a cycle lane on Dunlo Quay Road.

Site infrastructure

The scheme includes car parking, EV charging, covered bicycle parking, roof-mounted PV panels, drainage attenuation, utility connections and a below-ground water storage tank.

Earlier site proposal

A previous submission for the same Dunlo site described the same restaurant, offices, access and infrastructure works.

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Application details

Planning reference
2660859
Council
Galway County Council
Proposal description
For demolition of existing derelict dwelling and shed structure fronting onto the Dunlo Quay Road (L-4602). Provision of 2 no. vehicular entrances onto Harbour road to the west, together with pedestrian connectivity to Harbour road and Dunlo Quay road, as well as provision for a road setback to include for a cycle lane along Dunlo Quay road (L4602). Provision of car parking, EV charging spaces and bicycle parking (including a shelter) to serve the overall development. Construction of a single storey drive-thru restaurant including the ancillary sale of hot food for consumption off the premises with an associated corral area, elevational signage, a height restrictor, customer order points with associated canopies, grill bays, totem signage, free-standing signage, banner frames and digital menu boards, outdoor furniture/ seating area with parasols, PV panels at roof level and an ESB substation. Construction of 2 no. two-storey office buildings, PV panels at roof level, elevational signage, together with 2 no. refuse stores and an ESB substation. Surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation, with connection to existing storm sewer along Dunlo Quay and Harbour Road. Culverting of existing drainage channel. Connection to public foul sewer and public watermain along Dunlo Quay and Harbour Road and provision of static water storage tank below ground on site, and provision of hard and soft landscaping, internal footpaths and crossings points, revised boundary treatments, lighting, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application
Location / address
Dunlo, Ballinasloe, Co Galway
Application type
PERMISSION
Received / registered
29 May 2026
Valid date
29 May 2026

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