GrantedNew dwellingDecided 27 March 2024

Coolough, Menlo, Galway

Demolition of a derelict house and outbuildings to construct a new house and garage in Menlo.

2360103 · Galway City Council · Lodged 27 October 2023

Reference: 2360103
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 27 October 2023
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 367 m²

Summary

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This application proposes to subdivide a plot of land into two separate sites. It involves the demolition of an existing derelict house and outbuildings to construct a new house on Site A, complete with a detached garage and an effluent treatment system.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of to subdivide a plot of land to create two separate sites, site a and site b. Demolish existing derelict house and outbuildings to construct a proposed house in site a including a detached garage and effluent treatment system

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Residential R2RS

“To provide for low-density residential development which will ensure the protection of existing residential amenity and environmental sensitivities”

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Francis Cottage, Coolough, Menlo	Jun 2026	€200,000	110 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received27 October 2023
Further information requested15 December 2023
Further information received2 February 2024
Decision due28 March 2024
Decision issued27 March 2024
Grant issued7 May 2024
Permission expiry6 May 2029

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