Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway Campus, Dublin Road
Conversion of a college lecture theatre into engineering laboratories, a workshop, and a science lab.
2235 · Galway City Council · Lodged 25 February 2022
- Reference
- 2235
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 February 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project at the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology involves converting an existing lecture theatre into two engineering laboratories, an engineering workshop, and a general science laboratory. The 522 sqm project includes facade works, new windows, architectural cladding, mechanical flues, and PV panels.
- Floor area
- 522 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development which will consist of works to an existing lecture theatre converting it into two engineering laboratories, an engineering workshop and a general science laboratory. The project area of 522 sq metres includes works to the existing façade, provision of new windows, architectural cladding, mechanical flues, ahus, pv panels and all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for institutional and community facility use”
National zoning type: Community facilities
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 97 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue | May 2025 | €252,000 | 130 m |
| Unit 138 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue | Sept 2025 | €235,000 | 139 m |
| Gmit Chaplain Rivevora Lo, Ballybane Rd, Galway | Jul 2025 | €615,000 | 147 m |
| Unit 7 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue | Jan 2026 | €225,000 | 178 m |
| Unit 1 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue | Jul 2025 | €210,000 | 178 m |
| Unit 5 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue | Feb 2026 | €200,000 | 178 m |
| Unit 4 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue | Sept 2025 | €200,000 | 178 m |
| Unit 2 Glasan Student Village, Ballybane Rd, Mervue | Sept 2025 | €200,000 | 178 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 February 2022
- Decision due21 April 2022
- Decision issued8 April 2022
- Grant issued16 May 2022
- Permission expiry15 May 2027
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