Former Engine Shed, Ceannt Station, Galway
Renovation and alteration of the former Engine Shed at Ceannt Station for office use.
19347 · Galway City Council · Lodged 12 December 2019
- Reference
- 19347
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 December 2019
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves conservation and renovation works to the former Engine Shed, which is a protected structure. Works include wall repairs, roof replacement, new windows and doors, and internal redesign to accommodate office space.
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
- Planning permission for development to the former engine shed(protected structures rps no. 10002) the development will consist of
- The renovation and alterations to the former engine shed ( protected structure rps no. 10002) galway city
- Undertaking conservation work to the structure to include the re- pointing and repair of all walls internal and external, repair to all rainwater goods, and to remove existing roof covering and install a new roof finish
- The installation of a new entrance door on the west elevation
- The installation of new windows on the south elevations
- The redesign of the internal layout to accommodate office space including meeting rooms, changing facilities, canteens etc and remove the current office space. 6 the provision of a fire escape lobby and internal stairwell between ground and first floor
- Undertaking all associated site works and provision of services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To Provide for city centre uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 December 2019
- Further information requested13 February 2020
- Further information received6 May 2020
- Decision due19 June 2020
- Decision issued18 June 2020
- Grant issued29 July 2020
- Permission expiry28 July 2025
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