Planning application · Galway City Council

Development which consists of: permission sought from Galway City Council by P.Kenny…

No.16 , Lower Merchants Road , Galway City

2660154 · GalwayLodged
Reference
2660154
Planning authority
Galway City Council
Received
11 May 2026
Decision due
5 Jul 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
hospitality
Site area
0.013 ha

Proposed development

Permission for development which consists of: permission sought from Galway City Council by P.Kenny at No.16 Lower Merchants Road, Galway, H91YDT1. The development will consist of (1) permission to construct a 3 storey extension to rear of existing dwellinghouse (2) demolish existing shed to rear and replace with new storage shed (3) change of use of overall dwellinghouse to guesthouse and (4) omit condition No. 5 of Planning Reg. No. 11/17 which required the house to be used as a single dwelling only and (5) all associated site works and services.

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The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 5 Jul 2026.

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