GrantedExtensionDecided 16 July 2021

56 Portacarron, Knocknacarra, Galway

Extension to an existing house and repositioning of a storage shed in Knocknacarra.

21178 · Galway City Council · Lodged 27 May 2021

Reference: 21178
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 27 May 2021
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 126.92 m²

Summary

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Planning permission is sought for an extension to the existing dwelling at 56 Portacarron, Knocknacarra, Galway. The development will also include repositioning the existing storage shed to the rear and all associated facilities.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which will consist of an extension to the existing dwelling and reposition existing storage shed to the rear and all associated facilities

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

ResidentialRS

“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

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
59 Portacarron, Ballymoneen Rd, Galway	Jun 2025	€425,000	28 m
60 Portacarron, Knocknacarra, Galwaynot full market price	Jul 2025	€150,000	32 m
28 The Rise, Knocknacarra, Galway	May 2026	€475,000	61 m
28 The Rise, Knocknacarra, Galway	May 2026	€475,000	61 m
68 Portacarron, Knocknacarra, Galway	Jun 2026	€575,000	95 m
69 Portacarron, Ballymoneen Rd, Galway	Dec 2025	€400,000	101 m
78 Cluain Dara, Ballymoneen Rd, Knocknacarra	Jul 2025	€385,000	103 m
4 The Rise, Knocknacarra, Galway	Nov 2025	€458,000	150 m

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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 received27 May 2021
Decision due21 July 2021
Decision issued16 July 2021
Grant issued17 August 2021
Permission expiry16 August 2026

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