Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, Galway
Retention of two temporary prefabricated classrooms at a school on Thomas Hynes Road.
162 · Galway City Council · Lodged 15 January 2016
- Reference
- 162
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 15 January 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the retention of two temporary prefabricated classrooms. The structures include associated steps and a ramp, totaling 142.4sqm to the rear of the existing school.
- Floor area
- 142 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for retention of two temporary prefabricated classrooms and associated steps and ramp (total area 142.4sqm) to the rear of the existing school
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for institutional and community facility use”
National zoning type: Community facilities
Objective set by the Galway City Development Plan 2023 - 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Pairc Mag Uladh, An Caislean Nua, Galway | Jan 2026 | €355,000 | 116 m |
| 61 Moyola Park, Newcastle, Galway | Apr 2026 | €437,500 | 151 m |
| 34 Moyola Park, Newcastle, Galway | Aug 2025 | €545,000 | 205 m |
| 51 Hazel Park, Newcastle, Galway | Apr 2026 | €400,000 | 234 m |
| 44 Hazel Park, Newcastle, Galway | Feb 2025 | €330,000 | 234 m |
| 43 Hazel Pk, Newcastle, Galway | Feb 2026 | €525,000 | 239 m |
| 13 Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway | Oct 2025 | €386,000 | 247 m |
| Ceann Scribe, An Boithrin, 51 Upper Newcastle | Aug 2025 | €430,555 | 260 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 January 2016
- Decision due10 March 2016
- Decision issued23 February 2016
- Grant issued30 March 2016
- Permission expiry29 March 2021
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