Planning application · Galway City Council

Development which consist of (1) Change of use of former educational use to student…

The Gateway , 7a Saint Francis Street , Galway City

2360163 · GalwayOn Site
Reference
2360163
Planning authority
Galway City Council
Received
13 Dec 2023
Decided
7 Jan 2025
Status
On Site
Use
Residential
Dwellings
2
Floor area
245 m²
Site area
0.013 ha
Further information requested
15 Feb 2024
Further information received
14 Nov 2024
Commenced
19 Jan 2026

Proposed development

Permission for development which consist of (1) Change of use of former educational use to student accommodation (2) Construction of a new second floor extension over existing first floor as part of the student accommodation proposal (3) Minor alterations to front elevation and (4) All associated site works and services. The Convent of Mercy grounds and graveyard is located to the west of the building, and are listed as a Protected Structure (RPS No. 9603)

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