GrantedRetentionDecided 26 March 2026

Site generally bounded by Queen Street to the west United Methodist Presbyterian Church (Protected Structure - RPS Ref: 8201), to the north old stable buildings (Protected Structure - RPS Ref: 8202), to the east and Bonham Quay to the south.

Retention and completion of revisions to a permitted development next to a protected church in Galway.

2560283 · Galway City Council · Lodged 12 September 2025

Reference: 2560283
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 12 September 2025

Summary

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This application seeks permission and retention permission for revisions to a previously permitted development on a site bounded by Queen Street. Changes include a 1.5m height increase, removal of corner set-backs, internal layout reconfigurations, and roof design modifications next to a Protected Structure.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which consists of: permission and permission for retention and completion of revisions to permitted galway city council reference 17/121 (an bord pleanála reference abp-300613-18). The proposed development comprises retention and completion of the following: (a) increase in overall building height of 1.5 metres; (b) removal of south-west corner set-back of c. 1.1m x 5.7m across full building height; (c) removal of north-east corner set-back of c. 1.9m x 12.7m at ground level, including omission of vehicular circulation route around building; (d) revised internal layout at ground floor level to include reconfiguration of tenant amenity space, esb / plant, office, waste, laundry, fitness and circulation areas, and provision of cinema room. Provision of double-height space to central area; (e) modification to service core layouts (all floors) to accommodate second stairs to meet the requirements of the fire safety certificate and altered access route to first floor terrace; (f) revisions to roof design to replace ‘a’ frame roof with flat roof and parapet profile; (g) modifications to elevational treatments to include revisions to window and door openings, 2 no. Additional windows on west elevation and 2 no. External doors on northern elevation, provision of revolving door at central main entrance, alterations to glazing and soffit design, reduction in curtain walling along southern elevation (including provision of public art space); (h) other external modifications to include revised steps and railings on western boundary of site, relocation of security gates and railings, provision of new covered bike store to rear (east) of site, and; (i) all associated site and development works. Permission is being sought for (1) the change of use of permitted commercial space / business start-up space at ground floor to tenant amenity use, (2) revisions to roof design to include the re-location and revision of terrace amenity space and provision of roof mounted solar pv panels, and (3) provision of set-down / lay-by on queen street, as required by galway city council, and (4) all ancillary site and development works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

City CentreUC

“To Provide for city centre uses”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
27 Barr Taoide, Galway, Galway	May 2026	€330,000	87 m
Apt 29, Barr Taoide, Docks	Jul 2025	€343,000	87 m
6 Barr Taoide, Queens Gate, Galway	Feb 2026	€328,000	87 m
2 Nicholas St, Merchants Rd, Galway	Jul 2025	€345,000	143 m
7 St Nicholas St, New Docks, Galway	Feb 2025	€310,000	155 m
9 Eyre Sq Centre, Eyre Sq, Galway	Sept 2025	€338,000	179 m
Townhouse 16, Eyre Square Centre, Eyre Square	Apr 2026	€375,000	179 m
19f Merchants Road, Galway	Dec 2025	€385,000	186 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 received12 September 2025
Further information requested6 November 2025
Further information received27 February 2026
Decision due26 March 2026
Decision issued26 March 2026
Grant issued12 May 2026
Permission expiry2 May 2027

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