Apartment Block A Aras Bun Caise, Bun Caise Estate, Rahoon
Removal of four unauthorised attic apartments to be replaced with two new one-bed apartments and roof balconies.
19321 · Galway City Council · Lodged 13 November 2019
- Reference
- 19321
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 13 November 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to remove an unauthorised conversion of attic space that contained four substandard apartments. In its place, two new one-bedroom apartments will be constructed, alongside roof alterations for balconies, additional surface car parking, and retention of the revised carpark layout.
- Residential units
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Permission is being sought for revisions to third floor attic level at apartment block a, aras bun caise (original planning ref no. 02/777 and 01/130). The development will consist of (1) removal of existing unauthorised conversion of attic/storage space and the associated provision of 4 no substandard apartments, (2) provide for 2 no. One bed apartments to replace existing (3) alterations to roof incorporate balconies (4) provision of additional car spaces at surface level and (5) retention of revised carpark layout, together with all associated site works and services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide residential development and for associated support development, which will ensure the protection of existing residential amenity and will contribute to sustainable residential neighbourhoods”
National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Dunaras, Galway, Galway | Jun 2026 | €334,000 | 84 m |
| Summerdale, Rahoon, Galway | Jun 2026 | €825,000 | 92 m |
| Apt 56, Dunaras, Bishop Odonnell Rd | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 98 m |
| 53 Dunaras, Bishop Odonnell Rd, Galway | Dec 2025 | €310,000 | 104 m |
| 34 Bun Caise, Rahoon, Galway | Sept 2025 | €420,000 | 134 m |
| 43 Dunaras, Bishop O'donnell Road, Galway | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 136 m |
| 41 Friars Hill, Bishop Odonnell Rd, Galway | Jul 2025 | €494,000 | 156 m |
| 37 Friars Hill, Rahoon, Galway | Oct 2025 | €481,000 | 163 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 November 2019
- Decision due16 January 2020
- Decision issued15 January 2020
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