GrantedRetentionDecided 24 January 2018

4 Mainguard Street, Galway

Retention of interior alterations and permission for new signage at a protected structure on Mainguard Street.

17323 · Galway City Council · Lodged 23 November 2017

Reference: 17323
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 23 November 2017
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 100 m²

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for modern interior fit-out alterations at a protected structure. Permission is also requested to complete the works, install a traditional sign, remove a roller shutter, and replace entrance tiles.

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Development description

Retention permission for alterations made to the interior modern fit-out and finishes at 4 main guard street, galway, which is a protected structure, (no. 5304) and for permission to complete the work, including the new toilet cubicle and fittings. Permission is also sought for the removal of the existing modern roller shutter on the façade, and to erect a new traditional style sign, and for the replacement of the tiles at the entrance with a new stone threshold

Land-use zoning

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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
22 Middle Street, Galway	Nov 2025	€600,000	80 m
25 The Cornstore, Middle St, Galway City	Apr 2026	€420,000	94 m
Apt 23, Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane	Jul 2025	€501,000	101 m
6 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway	Feb 2025	€315,000	101 m
9 Kirwins Lane, Galway, Co Galway	Apr 2026	€350,000	101 m
15 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway	Apr 2025	€325,000	101 m
12 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway	Jun 2026	€410,000	101 m
16 Waterfront, Bridge St, Galway	Mar 2025	€510,000	117 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received23 November 2017
Decision due26 January 2018
Decision issued24 January 2018
Grant issued26 February 2018
Permission expiry25 February 2023

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