GrantedExtensionDecided 8 June 2022

Ballagh Road, Bushypark, Galway

Renovations, upgrades, and extensions to an existing house in Bushypark.

2217 · Galway City Council · Lodged 10 February 2022

Reference: 2217
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 10 February 2022
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 28.5 m²

Summary

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The project involves extensive renovations including partial demolition and reconstruction of the lower ground floor, roof alterations, and a new side porch. It also includes a glass conservatory extension, conversion of a fuel store to a carport, and a new garage.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which will consist of renovations, upgrades and extensions to an existing dwelling. The development will include 1). Partial demolition and reconstruction of the existing substandard lower ground floor level, flat roof terrace and balustrades to the rear of the dwelling 2). Construction of a new natural stone wall and 4 no. Bay windows along the perimeter of the new reconstructed lower ground floor level 3). Partial demolition of the substandard western pitched roof, followed by its reconstruction and rise to meet existing adjacent pitched roof profile 4). Modifications of 2 no. Chimneys and demolition of 1 no. Chimney 5). Extension to the side elevation of the small porch and pantry (9.5 sqm) 6). Construction of a new open porch along with alterations to the existing roof to the front of the dwelling 7). Glass conservatory type extension to the rear of the ground floor (19sqm) 8). Conversion of an existing fuel store into a carport, including an extension (16.6 sqm) and roof replacement 9). Construction of a new garage at the south-westerly part of the site 10). External wall insultation to all remaining external walls 11). Modification and alterations of overall fenestration openings throughout with the removal and replacement of all windows, roof windows and doors including additional windows, roof windows and doors 12). Existing concrete roof titles to be removed throughout existing roof finish to be replaced with natural slate titles and zinc 13). Modifications of all balustrades and external columns to the rear of the dwelling 14). Decommissioning of existing septic tank and addition of a new wastewater treatment and disposal systems 15). Refurbishment of existing site entrance gate way 16). All ancillary site works, services and landscaping to facilitate the development

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Agriculture and High AmenityOS

“To provide for the development of agriculture and protect areas of visual importance and / or areas of high amenity”

National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other

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
Corcullen, Bushypark, Galway	Jan 2025	€642,250	337 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received10 February 2022
Further information requested31 March 2022
Further information received18 May 2022
Decision due14 June 2022
Decision issued8 June 2022
Grant issued12 July 2022
Permission expiry11 July 2027

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