Massimo's, 10 William Street West, Galway
Permission for development which consists of: change of use and retention planning permission at massimos, 10 william street west. The retention pertains to the upgrading of 4 no.…
2660200 · Galway City Council · Lodged 12 June 2026
- Reference
- 2660200
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 12 June 2026
Official record
Development description
Permission for development which consists of: change of use and retention planning permission at massimos, 10 william street west. The retention pertains to the upgrading of 4 no. Existing tavern lodging bedrooms at first and second floor, to achieve improved compliance with the building regulations, including fire safety, and the current accommodation spatial standards for guest bedroom accommodation in ireland. The change of use pertains to 3 no. Existing, unused storage rooms, at first floor, being converted into additional guest accommodation bedrooms, again, to achieve improved compliance with the building regulations, including fire safety, and the current accommodation spatial standards for guest bedroom accommodation in ireland.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2b William St West, Galway | Sept 2025 | €350,000 | 42 m |
| 5 D�n �da, Munster Ave, Galway | Feb 2026 | €250,000 | 64 m |
| 6 D�n �da, Munster Ave, Galway | Feb 2026 | €250,000 | 64 m |
| 6 Henry St, Galway, Galway | Oct 2025 | €410,000 | 73 m |
| 8 Dun Uisce, Pump Lane, Dominick St | Jun 2025 | €260,000 | 87 m |
| 47 Henry St, Galway, Galway | Aug 2025 | €345,000 | 126 m |
| Apt 19, Ruxton Court, 35/37 Dominick Street | Apr 2025 | €295,000 | 148 m |
| 17 Bridgewater Court, Domnick St Lower, Galway | May 2025 | €236,000 | 156 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 received12 June 2026
- Decision due6 August 2026
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