157-159 Salthill Road Upper, Galway
Retention is sought for a commercial extension and permission for rear yard alterations in Salthill.
1853 · Galway City Council · Lodged 23 February 2018
- Reference
- 1853
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 23 February 2018
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking retention permission for an extension to a commercial premises at Salthill Road Upper. The application also includes permission for alterations to the rear yard.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Retention of extension to commercial premises and permission for alterations to rear yard
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for light industry and commercial uses other than those reserved in the CC zone”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Carraigh Palmer, Salthill, Galway | Nov 2025 | €330,000 | 53 m |
| 14 Carraig Palmer, Quincentennial Dr, Salthill | Jan 2026 | €292,000 | 53 m |
| Apt 3, 200 Upper Salthill, Galway | Nov 2025 | €350,000 | 75 m |
| 4 Maritimo, Quincenntenial Dr, Salthill | Aug 2025 | €402,000 | 77 m |
| 5 Maritimo Apts, Quincentennial Drive, Salthill | Mar 2025 | €275,000 | 77 m |
| 1 Lann Na Farraige, Quincentenial Drive, Salthillprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €405,000 | 84 m |
| 1 Church View Mews, Monksfield, Salthill | Feb 2026 | €180,000 | 108 m |
| 7 Church View Mews, Monksfield, Salthill | Feb 2025 | €190,000 | 108 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 February 2018
- Decision due19 April 2018
- Decision issued17 April 2018
In the area
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1697Galway CityLodged 14 Apr 2016Change of use
- RefusedAt this site
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Da Robertas , 161 Upper Salthill , Galway
1672Galway CityLodged 24 Mar 2016Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission to retain the awning and seated terrace area to the front of restaurant
'Da Robertas' , 161 Upper Salthill , Galway
17116Galway CityLodged 28 Apr 2017Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development which will consist of the retention of the existing basement storey at the…
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21239Galway CityLodged 13 Jul 2021Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development which will consist of the erection of a fixed canopy/patio enclosure
R.M. McCabes , 163 Upper Salthill , Galway
21175Galway CityLodged 24 May 2021Commercial
- Granted40 m away
Permission to alter and develop existing first floor and attic area into four x one bedroom apartments and…
147 Salthill Road Upper , Galway
1793Galway CityLodged 7 Apr 2017Apartments
- Granted40 m away
Permission for development which includes converting the existing first floor to provide additional dining…
La Collina Restaurant , 169 Upper Salthill , Galway
16230Galway CityLodged 12 Aug 2016Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Permission for development which consists of (1) Permission for change of use from existing Off-Licence…
No. 147 Upper Salthill , Galway , H91FT6K
23114Galway CityLodged 11 May 2023Change of use
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