Planning application · Galway City Council

Development at this 0.531 Ha site previously…

A 0.531 Ha site previously comprising: a) the former O'Connor's Warwick Hotel at the corner of Upper Salthill Road and the entrance to Lenaboy Park; , b) No. 152 Upper Salthill Road (the former Oasis Nightclub); c) No. 154 Upper Salthill Road (former

2460218 · GalwayIn Assessment
Reference
2460218
Planning authority
Galway City Council
Received
5 Jul 2024
Decided
10 Feb 2025
Status
In Assessment
Site area
0.547 ha
Further information requested
26 Aug 2024
Further information received
16 Jan 2025

Proposed development

Bartra Property (Galway NH) Limited intend to apply for permission for development at this 0.531 Ha site previously comprising: a) the former O’Connor’s Warwick Hotel at the corner of Upper Salthill Road and the entrance to Lenaboy Park; b) No. 152 Upper Salthill Road (the former Oasis Nightclub); c) No. 154 Upper Salthill Road (former commercial building); and d) Nos. 156 & 158 Upper Salthill Road (semi-detached dwellings), all of which are now demolished. The site comprises part of a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 9003, decorative cast-iron gates, railings and adjoining wall) at the entrance to Lenaboy Park at the north-eastern corner of the site. No works are proposed to the Protected Structure Works are also proposed on the R864 Upper Salthill Road and pavements south-east of the site boundary to include a raised pedestrian route at the entrance to the site, and all associated signage, road markings and services. A potable watermains pipe connection is also proposed to the existing Irish watermain pipe network on the R864 Upper Salthill Road. The site area, roadworks and water supply infrastructure will provide a total application site area of c. 0.5472 Ha. The development will principally consist of the construction of a part 4 to part 5 No. storey Nursing Home providing 154 No. bedrooms (157 No. bedspaces) and ancillary facilities (total gross floor area measures c. 8,217 sq m). The development will also include: the widening of the existing vehicular entrance; 30 No. car parking spaces (including 2 No. accessible spaces); bicycle parking; set-down area; loading bay; pedestrian access for emergency services at the south-eastern corner of the site from Upper Salthill Road; bin store; ESB sub-station, switch room and standby generator; PV panels; lift overrun; green roofs; fixed roof access ladder; lighting; roof plant; signage; balconies; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all other associated site works above and below ground.

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The council recorded a decision on 10 Feb 2025. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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