GrantedRetentionDecided 30 June 2023

Blackrock, Salthill, Galway

Retention of alterations to a bike shop, including a new basement and partial change of use.

23117 · Galway City Council · Lodged 15 May 2023

Reference: 23117
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 15 May 2023

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for alterations to a previously approved bike rental and repair shop. The changes include a new basement for storage and plant equipment, and a revised ground floor plan that changes part of the bike store into a kitchen and storage area for the adjacent restaurant.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of retention of alterations to a previously approved bike rental and repair shop (pl reg. Ref. 19/11 and abp ref: 304163-19) to include
New basement containing ancillary storage and plant room
Revised ground floor plan including part change of use to bike store to bike store and kitchen /storage ancillary to adjacent restaurant
Associated elevational changes and all associated site works

Land-use zoning

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Recreation and AmenityOS

“To provide for recreational and amenity uses”

National zoning type: Open space, park

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
6 Ocean Towers, Salthill, Galway	Dec 2025	€570,000	83 m
72 Dun Na Carraige, Blackrock, Salthill	Nov 2025	€672,000	95 m
25 Dun Na Carraige, Blackrock, Galway	Dec 2025	€613,000	136 m
17 Dun Na Carraige, Blackrock, Salthill	Apr 2026	€548,000	136 m
101 Dun Na Carraige, Salthill, Galway	Jun 2025	€660,000	157 m
104 Dun Na Carraige, Blackrock, Salthill	May 2025	€700,000	193 m
8 Seamount, Salthill, Galway	Dec 2025	€1,250,000	213 m
148 Dun Na Carraige, Blackrock, Salthill	Apr 2025	€432,500	317 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received15 May 2023
Decision due9 July 2023
Decision issued30 June 2023
Grant issued3 August 2023
Permission expiry2 August 2028

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