GrantedExtensionDecided 8 November 2023

No. 13. McDermott Avenue, Mervue, Galway

Construction of single and two-storey rear extensions and a new front driveway in Mervue, Galway.

2360066 · Galway City Council · Lodged 16 September 2023

Reference: 2360066
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 16 September 2023
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 47.5 m²

Summary

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The development consists of a single-storey and a two-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling. It also includes enclosing the open front porch and constructing an on-site driveway to accommodate off-street parking.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of (1) the provision of a single-storey and a 2-storey extension to the rear elevation of their dwelling (2) to enclose the open porch area to the front elevation of their dwelling (3) to construct an on-site driveway, to accommodate off-street parking, to the front of the property at no
Mcdermott avenue, mervue, galway

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
20 Mcdermott Ave, Mervue, Galway	Sept 2025	€360,000	49 m
2 Parnell Ave, Mervue, Galway	Nov 2025	€200,000	108 m
7 Parnell Ave, Mervue, Galway	Dec 2025	€371,000	119 m
18 Tone Ave, Mervue, Galway	Aug 2025	€380,000	211 m
17 Parnell Ave, Mervue, Galway	Oct 2025	€381,000	223 m
17 Radharc Na Greine, Monivea Road, Galwaynot full market price	May 2025	€189,000	257 m
17 Mcbride Ave, Mervue, Galway	Jun 2025	€385,000	262 m
19 Barry Ave, Mervue, Galway	Nov 2025	€305,000	268 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 received16 September 2023
Decision due10 November 2023
Decision issued8 November 2023
Grant issued15 December 2023
Permission expiry14 December 2028

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