Block A & B, Aras Bun Caise, Rahoon
Revisions to third-floor attic levels to provide four new one-bedroom apartments across two blocks.
2141 · Galway City Council · Lodged 19 February 2021
- Reference
- 2141
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 February 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves removing unauthorised attic apartments and revising the third-floor attic levels of Blocks A and B. This will allow for the provision of four new one-bedroom apartments, roof alterations with velux windows, and reconfigured parking and communal spaces.
- Residential units
- 4
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development which will consist of the revisions to third floor attic level at apartment blocks a & b, aras bun caise (previously permitted under planning ref. No. 01/130) the development will consist of (1) removal of existing unauthorised apartments at attic levels (2) varying of condition no. 2 of pl. Ref. No. 01/130, in order to allow for residential use of the attic floor areas (3) provision of 2 no. One bed apartments at the third floor attic level of block a and 2 no. One bed apartments at the third floor attic level of block b (4) alterations to roof to incorporate velux windows, and balcony options where required (5) reconfiguration of car parking layout at surface level (6) reinstatement of previously permitted communal open space area to the west of block a (7) provision of additional bicycle parking , together with all associated site works and services
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerdale, Rahoon, Galway | Jun 2026 | €825,000 | 88 m |
| 68 Dunaras, Galway, Galway | Jun 2026 | €334,000 | 94 m |
| Apt 56, Dunaras, Bishop Odonnell Rd | Feb 2025 | €300,000 | 109 m |
| 53 Dunaras, Bishop Odonnell Rd, Galway | Dec 2025 | €310,000 | 115 m |
| 34 Bun Caise, Rahoon, Galway | Sept 2025 | €420,000 | 122 m |
| 43 Dunaras, Bishop O'donnell Road, Galway | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 145 m |
| 41 Friars Hill, Bishop Odonnell Rd, Galway | Jul 2025 | €494,000 | 148 m |
| 37 Friars Hill, Rahoon, Galway | Oct 2025 | €481,000 | 152 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 February 2021
- Decision due15 April 2021
- Decision issued15 April 2021
- Appeal submitted12 May 2021
- Appeal decided5 August 2021
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