Ave Maria, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra Galway
Adding a second storey, extensions, and solar panels to a house in Knocknacarra.
2460180 · Galway City Council · Lodged 6 June 2024
- Reference
- 2460180
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 June 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 107.75 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to construct a second storey over an existing single-storey dwelling. The works will also include front and side extensions, front and rear dormers, external wall insulation, solar PV panels, and a new shed.
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for development which consists of; construction of second storey over existing single storey dwelling, change of section of pitched roof to flat roof, front and rear dormers, front and side extensions, external wall insulation, installation of solar pv panels, construction of shed, minor elevational changes and all associated works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 28 March 2025.
Notified floor area: 256 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rathlao, Clyban Rd, Knock Na Carra | Sept 2025 | €480,000 | 59 m |
| 222 Cartur Mor, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra | Aug 2025 | €347,500 | 79 m |
| 6 Tur Eanna, Clybaun Rd, Knocknacarra | Sept 2025 | €293,000 | 85 m |
| 4 Driseog, Clybaun Rd, Galway | Jan 2025 | €455,000 | 139 m |
| 28 Cnocan Na Craoibhe, Clybaun Road, Galwayprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €396,477 | 148 m |
| 23 Cnocan Na Craoibhe, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarraprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €405,000 | 149 m |
| 211 Cartur Mor, Knocknacarra, Galway | Sept 2025 | €470,000 | 151 m |
| 205 Cartur Mor, Clybaun Rd, Galwaynot full market price | Jul 2025 | €120,000 | 183 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received6 June 2024
- Decision due31 July 2024
- Decision issued26 July 2024
- Grant issued6 September 2024
- Permission expiry5 September 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
Permission to construct 9 No. apartments in 4 No. blocks with associated site services
Clybaun Road , Galway
18425Galway CityLodged 20 Dec 2018Apartments
- Granted50 m away
Permission for dwelling house and garage/shed with all associated works and ancillary services
Clybaun Road , Knocknacarra , Galway
16324Galway CityLodged 2 Dec 2016New dwelling
- Granted100 m away
Permission for development which will consist of (a) to convert and extend existing garage to connect to…
'The Rocks' , Clybaun Road , Galway
20140Galway CityLodged 27 May 2020Extension
- Granted110 m away
Permission for development which consists of; development of 33 apartments, 2 retail units and 1 medical unit
Clybaun Road , Knocknacarra , Galway
2452Galway CityLodged 29 Oct 2024Apartments
- Granted110 m away
Permission for development which consists of — the change of use of the approved medical centre unit…
Cnocan Na Cluana , Mincloon , Clybaun Road Knocknacarra Galway.
2560371Galway CityLodged 9 Dec 2025Change of use
- Granted110 m away
Permission for development which consists of — the merging of two previously approved retail units (per…
Cnocan Na Cluana , Mincloon , Clybaun Road Knocknacarra Galway.
2560370Galway CityLodged 9 Dec 2025Change of use
- Granted120 m away
Permission for development which consists of two to four storey apartment blocks comprising 47 apartments…
Clybaun Road , Mincloon , Galway
18161Galway CityLodged 18 May 2018Apartments
- Refused150 m away
Permission for development which consists of: Two-storey apartment block which will consist of two no. two…
Garrai Coirce , Clybaun Road , Galway
18152Galway CityLodged 10 May 2018Apartments
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedExtension
Permission for development which consists of the demolition of existing rear extension, construction of part…
7 Lower Newcastle , Galway
22238Galway CityLodged 2 Sept 2022
- GrantedExtension
Permission for development which consists of construction of single storey extension to the rear, changes to…
14 Fr. Burke Road , Claddagh , Galway
22313Galway CityLodged 7 Dec 2022
- GrantedExtension
Permission for development consisting of — The construction of a single storey ground floor extension with…
54, Ennafort Road Raheny, Dublin 5, D05YV30
3934/21Dublin CityLodged 25 Nov 2021
- GrantedExtension
Permission is sought for development consisting of first floor extension and associated alterations to…
77 South Avenue, Mount Merrion, Blackrock, County Dublin
D20A/0453Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 4 Sept 2020
- GrantedExtension
Permission is sought for, The development will consist of alterations and extension of the existing single…
3 Wilmont Avenue, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, A96K2C5
D22B/0523Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 31 Mar 2023
- GrantedExtension
Permission for the demolition of the existing shed to the rear of the dwelling and front porch to the…
4 Leo Murphy Terrace , Ballincollig , Cork
2544056Cork CityLodged 30 Jul 2025
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.