Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 14 May 2026

Marian Villa, 3 Headford Road, Galway

Retention of a rear extension, first-floor bedroom extension, and conversion of a shed and attic to living space.

2560254 · Galway City Council · Lodged 21 August 2025

Reference
2560254
Authority
Galway City Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
21 August 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
40.3 m²

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a rear extension as constructed, which includes changing the use of an existing shed to living space. It also seeks retention for a first-floor bedroom extension and the conversion of the attic into habitable space.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of: extension to rear of existing dwelling as constructed, to include change of use of existing shed to living space, a first floor bedroom extension as constructed, along with change of use from attic to habitable space, and all associated site works

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Recent sales nearby

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Apartment 30 Amhra House, Bothar Na Mban, GalwayMay 2025€230,00032 m
6 Caladh Mor, Woodquay, GalwayAug 2025€305,00033 m
29b St Brendan's Avenue, Woodquay, GalwayDec 2025€280,00042 m
3 St Brendan's Road, Wood Quay, GalwayJun 2025€500,00055 m
6 Odonoghue Terrace, Woodquay, GalwayNov 2025€370,00066 m
12 Amhra House, Bothar Na Mban, Prospect HillNov 2025€270,00084 m
5 Amhra House, Bothar Na Mban, GalwayJun 2025€285,00084 m
Apt 8 St Brendans Court, St Brendans Ave, WoodquayOct 2025€280,00085 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

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  1. Application received21 August 2025
  2. Further information requested14 October 2025
  3. Further information received20 April 2026
  4. Decision due17 May 2026
  5. Decision issued14 May 2026
  6. Grant issued22 June 2026
  7. Permission expiry21 June 2031

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