23 Quay Street, Galway, H91 E3X8
Install new shopfront signage at Gemelle's Restaurant, a protected structure.
2293 · Galway City Council · Lodged 19 April 2022
- Reference
- 2293
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to install new shopfront signage at Gemelle's Restaurant. The works will consist of a plain finish fascia board painted dark green with 3D backlit brushed metal letters on a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development which will consist of permission to install shopfront signage with plain finish fascia board painted dark 'army' green and 3d backlit brushed metal letters painted black (protected structure-rps no. 8117) at gemelle's restaurant
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To Provide for city centre uses”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Helens, Flood Street, Galway | Jun 2025 | €900,000 | 51 m |
| 6 Portmore, Spanish Arch, Galway | Feb 2026 | €440,000 | 78 m |
| 9 Kirwins Lane, Galway, Co Galway | Apr 2026 | €350,000 | 82 m |
| 6 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway | Feb 2025 | €315,000 | 82 m |
| 15 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway | Apr 2025 | €325,000 | 82 m |
| Apt 23, Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane | Jul 2025 | €501,000 | 82 m |
| 12 Kirwans Court, Kirwans Lane, Galway | Jun 2026 | €410,000 | 82 m |
| 40 The Waterfront, Bridge St, Galway | May 2025 | €280,000 | 84 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 April 2022
- Decision due13 June 2022
- Decision issued8 June 2022
- Grant issued12 July 2022
- Permission expiry11 July 2027
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