GrantedAlterationsDecided 15 February 2023

Holy Family Catholic Church Mervue, between Michael Collins Road Walter Macken Road and St James Road, Mervue Galway

Interior and exterior alterations to the basement level of Holy Family Catholic Church in Mervue.

22332 · Galway City Council · Lodged 15 December 2022

Reference: 22332
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 15 December 2022
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 100 m²

Summary

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The development consists of interior alterations to the basement layout of the church and changes to the facade of the existing community centre. Works include new entrances, concrete stairs, disability access ramps, window alterations, a glass box extension, and the removal of six parking spaces.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consist of i) interior alterations to the layout of the basement ii) changes to the façade of the existing community centre on the basement level including a new main entrance on the northern elevation, 2 no. New openings on the northern elevation and 2 no. New openings on the southern elevation iii) 3 no. New concrete stairs from car park level down to new main entrance level on the northern and southern elevation iv) the removal of 6 no. Car parking spaces v) 2 no. New concrete disability access ramps to the northwest and southwest elevations vi) the reopening of 14 no. Pre-existing windows with alterations to 12 on the northern and southern elevation, 1no. New projecting glass box extension on the southeast elevation and 2 no. New glazed façade with inside roller shutter on the western elevation vii) new brick retaining walls on the northern and southern elevations viii) 1 no. New external fire escape door on the eastern elevation ix) 1 no. New accessible toilet, and 1 no. New shower room x) associated signage xi) and associated site works

Land-use zoning

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Community Culture and InstitutionalCI

“To provide for institutional and community facility use”

National zoning type: Community facilities

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
31 Michael Collins Rd, Mervue, Galway	Mar 2026	€392,000	121 m
13 Michael Collins Rd, Mervue, Galway	Sept 2025	€96,000	207 m
17 Mcbride Ave, Mervue, Galway	Jun 2025	€385,000	347 m
9 Ard Aoibhinn Drive, Ballybane Road, Galway	Jan 2025	€330,000	357 m
20 Mcdermott Ave, Mervue, Galway	Sept 2025	€360,000	359 m
17 Mchugh Ave, Mervue, Galway	Sept 2025	€330,000	370 m
6 Mcbride Avenue, Mervue, Galwaynot full market price	Jan 2025	€106,000	383 m
3 Bayview Heights, Ballybane, Galway	Sept 2025	€290,000	384 m

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Key dates

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Application received15 December 2022
Decision due17 February 2023
Decision issued15 February 2023
Grant issued22 March 2023
Permission expiry21 March 2028

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