Alterations and change of use to an existing commercial premises to include…
21 Shop Street & , 24 Middle Street , Galway
Proposed development
Alterations and change of use to an existing commercial premises to include: A) a reduced café / retail unit at ground floor (21 m2) and change of use of remainder of ground floor, first, second and third floors to residential accommodation (short term let / student accommodation) comprising 2 No. residential units (1 No. 6 bed & 1 No. 4 bed), including all associated internal amendments and elevational changes and including a new shared amenity space at first floor level all at No. 21 Shop Street, Galway, a Protected Structure (GCC RPS No. 9307), and B) a change of use from café / retail to part office (37 m2) and part residential access to ground floor only, including all associated internal alterations, elevational changes and amendments to the rear yard of No. 24 Middle Street, Galway, a Protected Structure (R.P.S. Ref No. 6107).
What happens next
Permission was refused on 19 Feb 2025. The applicant may appeal within four weeks of the decision.
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