Walter Macken Road, Mervue, Galway
Extension of duration for a two-storey side extension and entrance lobby at a credit union.
1710 · Galway City Council · Lodged 18 January 2017
- Reference
- 1710
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 18 January 2017
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for a two-storey side extension and entrance lobby extension to an existing credit union building. The permission includes part demolition of the existing building, signage, and associated site works.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
E. O. D. On pl. Reg. Ref. No. 12/26. Permission for a two storey side extension and entrance lobby extension to the existing credit union building. Permission to include for part demolition of existing building to allow for proposed extension; signage; associated site works and site development
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Michael Collins Rd, Mervue, Galway | Mar 2026 | €392,000 | 134 m |
| 13 Michael Collins Rd, Mervue, Galway | Sept 2025 | €96,000 | 228 m |
| 20 Mcdermott Ave, Mervue, Galway | Sept 2025 | €360,000 | 296 m |
| 17 Mcbride Ave, Mervue, Galway | Jun 2025 | €385,000 | 312 m |
| 17 Mchugh Ave, Mervue, Galway | Sept 2025 | €330,000 | 348 m |
| 6 Mcbride Avenue, Mervue, Galwaynot full market price | Jan 2025 | €106,000 | 350 m |
| 9 Ard Aoibhinn Drive, Ballybane Road, Galway | Jan 2025 | €330,000 | 376 m |
| 3 Meadow Grove, Ballybane, Galway | Jul 2025 | €388,500 | 387 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 January 2017
- Decision due14 March 2017
- Decision issued10 March 2017
- Permission expiry9 May 2019
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