11 Arbutus Avenue, Renmore, Galway
Demolition of an annex, extensions to an existing house, and construction of two new detached houses.
20202 · Galway City Council · Lodged 31 July 2020
- Reference
- 20202
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 July 2020
- Residential units
- 2
- Floor area
- 319.5 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves demolishing a side annex and building rear and attic extensions on an existing house. The site will then be subdivided to construct two new detached houses, one being two-and-a-half storeys and the other two storeys, with new vehicular entrances.
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
Permission is sought for the development which will consist of (i) demolition of single storey flat roof annex to side of existing dwelling, renovation works to existing dwelling including alterations to front porch, construction of single storey extension to the rear and construction of an extension to the existing attic space for use as a bedroom/en suite to include a new dormer window to rear of existing roof (ii) sub-division of existing site (iii) construction of 2 no. Detached dwellings consisting of 1 no. Two and a half storey dwelling with access off arbutus avenue and 1 no. Two storey dwelling with access off whitethorn close (iv) alterations to existing vehicular entrance, construction of 2 no. New vehicular entrances, revisions to existing front boundary wall, connection to all services and all ancillary site works
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.
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 27 September 2024.
Notified floor area: 127 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Dun Na Mara Dr, Renmore, Galway | Nov 2025 | €460,000 | 143 m |
| 45 Dun Na Mara Dr, Renmore, Galway | Feb 2026 | €661,000 | 144 m |
| 10 Yewland Green, Lisbeg Lawn, Renmore | Oct 2025 | €493,000 | 214 m |
| 21 Hollygrove, Renmore, Galway | Nov 2025 | €510,000 | 218 m |
| 14 Dun Na Mara, Renmore, Galway | Jan 2026 | €375,000 | 224 m |
| 12 Dun Na Mara, Renmore, Galway | Aug 2025 | €380,000 | 231 m |
| 84 Dun Na Mara, Renmore, Galway | Jan 2025 | €700,000 | 257 m |
| 73 Dun Na Mara, Renmore, Galway | Nov 2025 | €695,000 | 270 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 received31 July 2020
- Decision due24 September 2020
- Decision issued16 September 2020
- Appeal submitted29 September 2020
- Appeal decided8 February 2021
- Permission expiry7 February 2026
In the area
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- Granted50 m away
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16207Galway CityLodged 20 Jul 2016Extension
- Granted80 m away
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1 Hawthorn Drive , Renmore , Galway
1926Galway CityLodged 6 Feb 2019Extension
- Granted80 m away
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17183Galway CityLodged 27 Jun 2017Extension
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2660249Galway CityLodged 10 Jul 2026
- Granted100 m away
Permission for development which consists of — retention of existing front extension and
136 Dun na Mara Drive , Renmore , Galway
2560121Galway CityLodged 28 Apr 2025Extension
- Granted110 m away
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18 Sycamore Court , Renmore , Galway
16148Galway CityLodged 30 May 2016Alterations
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No 17 Hawthorn Drive , Renmore , Galway
2084Galway CityLodged 30 Mar 2020Extension
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Permission for development which will consist of alterations to the front and side elevation, namely…
No. 17 Hawthorn Drive , Renmore , Galway
21349Galway CityLodged 26 Oct 2021Alterations
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