GrantedChange of useDecided 23 May 2017

25 Quay Street and No's 2-5 Quay Lane, Galway

Renovation, extension, and change of use of protected structures from a mill to retail in Galway City.

16265 · Galway City Council · Lodged 22 September 2016

Reference: 16265
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 22 September 2016
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 200 m²

Summary

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The project involves the renovation, conservation, and change of use of protected structures from a disused mill and residential use to retail. It includes double and single-storey extensions to the rear, a new internal staircase, and restoration of boundary walls.

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Development description

Permission for development which will consist of
The renovation and alterations to no. 25 quay street and to no's 2
5 quay lane (protected structures rps no's 8001-8005) galway city
A 'change of use' of no. 25 quay street and no's 2
5 quay lane from former disused mill and residential usage to retail and associated uses
Undertaking conservation works to no. 25 quay street and no's 2
5 quay lane to include the re-pointing and repair of all walls internal and external, repair to all rainwater goods, and the construction of new structures to rear of no. 4 and no. 5 quay lane
The installation of a new internal staircase, roof and medieval style ceiling, the development of new floors at ground and first floor levels, in no. 25 quay street and no's 2
5 quay lane
Undertaking a double storey extension to the rear of no. 4 quay lane, and the construction of a double and single storey extension to the rear of no. 5 quay lane
The provision of a fire escape lobby and internal stairwell between ground and first floor in no. 5 quay lane
Restoration works to the boundary wall between no. 25 quay street and no. 23 quay street (protected structure 8117)
Provision of new external signage and retractable awnings to quay street and quay lane frontage
Alterations and restorations to all elevations of no. 25 quay street, and to the front of no's 2
5 quay lane and rear of no's 4
5 quay lane
Undertaking all associated site works and provision of services

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

City CentreUC

“To Provide for city centre uses”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Saint Helens, Flood Street, Galway	Jun 2025	€900,000	46 m
6 Portmore, Spanish Arch, Galway	Feb 2026	€440,000	70 m
40 The Waterfront, Bridge St, Galway	May 2025	€280,000	88 m
15 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway	Apr 2025	€325,000	89 m
Apt 23, Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane	Jul 2025	€501,000	89 m
6 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway	Feb 2025	€315,000	89 m
9 Kirwins Lane, Galway, Co Galway	Apr 2026	€350,000	89 m
12 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway	Jun 2026	€410,000	89 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received22 September 2016
Further information requested15 November 2016
Further information received7 March 2017
Decision due24 May 2017
Decision issued23 May 2017
Grant issued4 July 2017
Permission expiry3 July 2022

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