Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Co. Galway
Demolition of the existing tote building and construction of a new two-storey betting hall and bar at Galway Racecourse.
16326 · Galway City Council · Lodged 6 December 2016
- Reference
- 16326
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 December 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing tote building at Ballybrit. A new two-storey building will be constructed in its place, featuring a ground-floor betting hall and a first-floor bar, increasing the total floor area from 452 sq m to 1,746 sq m.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 1,746 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development which will consist of: the demolition of the existing tote building and the construction of a new two storey building which will consist of a betting hall on the ground floor, a bar on the first floor, signage and all associated site development works and services. The total gross floor area of the building is increased from 452 sq m to 1,746 sq m
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for recreational and amenity uses”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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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Timeline
- Application received6 December 2016
- Decision due8 February 2017
- Decision issued7 February 2017
- Grant issued14 March 2017
- Permission expiry13 March 2022
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