16-18 William Street, Galway, Galway
Replacement of upper-floor front windows on a protected structure in Galway City.
2460231 · Galway City Council · Lodged 16 July 2024
- Reference
- 2460231
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 July 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 100 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to replace non-original windows on the first, second, and third floors of the front elevation of a protected structure. The new windows will be painted hardwood framed windows, including ancillary works.
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development at 16-18 william street, galway, a protected structure, galway city council rps ref no. 10801. The development will consist of the replacement of the existing non original windows on the first, second and third floors of the front ( south ) elevation. The windows are to be replaced with new painted hardwood framed windows. The development will include ancillary works to facilitate the development
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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Apt No3a, Eglington Court, Galway | Dec 2025 | €391,000 | 100 m |
| 9 Eyre Sq Centre, Eyre Sq, Galway | Sept 2025 | €338,000 | 107 m |
| Townhouse 16, Eyre Square Centre, Eyre Square | Apr 2026 | €375,000 | 107 m |
| 14 Eglinton Court, Eyre St, Galway | Dec 2025 | €350,000 | 116 m |
| 11 Eglinton Court, Eyre St, Galway | Dec 2025 | €462,000 | 116 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 July 2024
- Decision due9 September 2024
- Decision issued3 September 2024
- Grant issued16 October 2024
- Permission expiry15 October 2029
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