7 Nuns Island, Galway, Galway
Retention of a two-storey rear extension and construction of a new single-storey extension in Galway.
2460352 · Galway City Council · Lodged 5 November 2024
- Reference
- 2460352
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 November 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 42.55 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to retain an existing two-storey rear extension containing a kitchen and bathroom. It also proposes to demolish an existing single-storey rear extension and construct a new single-storey extension for a utility room and accessible bathroom.
- 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; the development will consist of
- Retain existing 2 storey extension to rear comprising kitchen & bathroom/ hot press
- Provide new corner window to existing kitchen
- Demolish existing single storey extension to rear and construct single storey extension comprising utility room & accessible wc/ shower room
- Carry out all associated site works/ services
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Madeira House, Mill St, Galway | Sept 2025 | €371,550 | 100 m |
| 16 Waterfront, Bridge St, Galway | Mar 2025 | €510,000 | 108 m |
| 19a The Waterfront, Bridge St, Galway | Dec 2025 | €225,000 | 108 m |
| 1 Altenach, House Nuns Island, Galway | Jul 2025 | €350,000 | 116 m |
| 18 Altenagh House, Nuns Island, Galway | Feb 2026 | €395,000 | 116 m |
| 3 Fishermans Wharf, Bowling Green, Galway | Dec 2025 | €350,000 | 134 m |
| 13 The Waterhouse, Fishermans Wharf, Bowling Green | Apr 2025 | €415,000 | 137 m |
| 23 Fishermans Wharf, Bowling Green, Galway | Jul 2025 | €560,000 | 137 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 received5 November 2024
- Further information requested23 December 2024
- Further information received24 March 2025
- Decision due20 April 2025
- Decision issued16 April 2025
- Grant issued27 May 2025
- Permission expiry26 May 2030
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