GrantedAlterationsDecided 11 June 2019

Piscatorial School, Claddagh Quay, Galway

Minor external alterations to a protected former school building, including relocating a replica statue.

1975 · Galway City Council · Lodged 14 March 2019

Reference: 1975
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 14 March 2019
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 100 m²

Summary

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Permission is sought for minor external alterations to the front elevation of a permitted office development at a protected structure. The works include relocating a permitted replica statue from roof level to ground level.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of minor external alterations to the front elevation of the previously permitted office development (pl. Ref no. 17/274) (at the former piscatorial school) ( a protected structure rps ref no. 2203) the development will consist of relocation of the previously permitted replica statue from roof level to ground level, with the varying of condition no. 8 of pl ref no. 17/274, together with all associated site works

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Community Culture and InstitutionalCI

“To provide for institutional and community facility use”

National zoning type: Community facilities

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
1 Fr Griffin Road, Galway	Mar 2025	€465,000	132 m
Apt 5, Fairhill House, Fairhill Rd	May 2025	€290,000	139 m
30 Bridgewater Court, Domnick St Lower, Galway	May 2025	€277,500	155 m
Apartment 21 Bridgewater Court, Lower Fairhill Road, Galway City	Jun 2025	€225,000	155 m
17 Bridgewater Court, Domnick St Lower, Galway	May 2025	€236,000	155 m
83 Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Co Galway	May 2025	€345,000	156 m
6 Portmore, Spanish Arch, Galway	Feb 2026	€440,000	190 m
Apt 1, Spanish Parade, Long Walk	Jun 2026	€460,000	193 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received14 March 2019
Further information requested7 May 2019
Further information received17 May 2019
Decision due13 June 2019
Decision issued11 June 2019
Grant issued26 July 2019
Permission expiry25 July 2024

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