Ceannt Train Station, Station Road, Galway
Renovation and partial demolition of the Former Engine Shed at Ceannt Train Station for staff facilities.
21278 · Galway City Council · Lodged 27 August 2021
- Reference
- 21278
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 August 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes works to a protected structure, the Former Engine Shed. Works include removing metal and asbestos roofing, partial demolition of the front entrance wall for accessible access, and general refurbishment to convert the building into welfare and administration facilities for station staff.
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Official record
Development description
- Permission for the development at former engine shed (protected structure rps n0.10002) which will consist of
- Removal of the existing metal roofing and asbestos roof covering to the existing structure
- Partial demolition of the front entrance wall to the southwest of the building to allow for a new recessed entrance to facilitate accessible access to this development and the adjacent development adjoined to the south (ref: 19347)
- Other works to the existing fabric which will include the removal of masonry to openings currently blocked up, replacement of the roof finishes, windows and floors and insulation of the structure as necessary
- Localised openings within the building as necessary to facilitate safe and accessible use of the building. Proposed use of the building is to be welfare and administration facilities for station staff. Existing building is listed on the record of protected structures (10002)
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 received27 August 2021
- Decision due21 October 2021
- Decision issued20 October 2021
- Grant issued24 November 2021
- Permission expiry23 November 2026
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