GrantedAlterationsDecided 21 February 2023

Suaimhneas, Barna Road, Galway

Extension and renovation of a single-storey house, or its complete demolition and replacement.

22345 · Galway City Council · Lodged 21 December 2022

Reference: 22345
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 21 December 2022
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 399 m²

Summary

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The applicant seeks permission for two options. Option A involves extending and altering the existing single-storey house, while Option B allows for the complete demolition of the house and construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of: option a - removal of existing roof, construction of new ground floor, first floor and roof level extensions to existing single-storey dwelling and associated site works, or option b - if required demolish existing dwelling and construct replacement two-storey plus roof level dwelling and associated site works.

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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Built & sold

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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
Kingston Apt 1, Kingston House, Galway	May 2025	€340,000	51 m
85 Westbrook, Barna Road, Galway	Jun 2025	€590,000	175 m
89 Ros Ard, Cappagh Rd, Galway	Jan 2025	€396,000	240 m
79 Ros Ard, Cappagh Road, Galway	Feb 2025	€555,000	286 m
75 Ros Ard, Cappagh Rd, Knocknacarra	May 2026	€568,000	309 m
58a Ros Ard, Cappagh Road, Barna	Apr 2026	€445,000	312 m
7 Gillsfort Court, Cappagh Road, Barna	Sept 2025	€310,000	316 m
55 Ros Ard, Knocknacarra, Galway	Oct 2025	€590,100	333 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 received21 December 2022
Decision due23 February 2023
Decision issued21 February 2023
Grant issued28 March 2023
Permission expiry27 March 2028

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