GrantedAlterationsDecided 5 November 2020

Ballalley Lane, Galway

Refurbishment and internal alterations of two protected cottages on Ballalley Lane.

20237 · Galway City Council · Lodged 15 September 2020

Reference: 20237
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 15 September 2020
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 100 m²

Summary

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The development consists of the refurbishment of two cottages, including reconstructing a partially collapsed chimney and external wall. Internal alterations will include adding a mezzanine floor and stairs to these protected structures.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the development which will consist of the following: permission for the refurbishment of two no. Cottages including the reconstruction of partially collapsed chimney and external wall, internal alterations including the provision of a mezzanine floor and associated stairs and all other restoration works necessary to refurbish the cottages. This planning application relates to work to a protected structure (rps 302)

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

City CentreUC

“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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Townhouse 16, Eyre Square Centre, Eyre Square	Apr 2026	€375,000	52 m
9 Eyre Sq Centre, Eyre Sq, Galway	Sept 2025	€338,000	52 m
Apartment No. 12 At Cnoc Rath�in, Mincloon Rahoon, Galway Cityprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€259,912	56 m
Birchall, Oughterard, Galway	Feb 2025	€270,000	56 m
Apt No3a, Eglington Court, Galway	Dec 2025	€391,000	132 m
14 Eglinton Court, Eyre St, Galway	Dec 2025	€350,000	151 m
11 Eglinton Court, Eyre St, Galway	Dec 2025	€462,000	151 m
28 Upper Abbeygate St, Galway	Dec 2025	€200,000	158 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received15 September 2020
Decision due9 November 2020
Decision issued5 November 2020
Grant issued14 December 2020
Permission expiry13 December 2025

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