Portumna, Saint Brigid's Road, Co. Galway

for construction of an extension to the side (East) and rear (North) elevations of an existing detached dormer dwelling; demolition of a single storey annex to the side (East) elevation of the existing dwelling with minor elevational alterations to the dwelling; demolition of an existing domestic store to the side of the existing dwelling and construction of a new domestic store in lieu of the demolished building; widening of the existing vehicular access and all associated site works

for the change of use of the existing office/commercial building to residential use, creating one overall residential unit of the current building and all associated site services

for 1) change of use of commercial unit to dwelling 2) Minor alterations & refurbishment to existing dwelling & all associated site works

for the construction of a new two and three-storey extension to the north of the existing buildings consisting of classrooms, library, staffroom, and ancillary accommodation; partial demolition of existing single-storey school buildings; internal alterations to existing PE hall; construction of a new single-storey extension consisting of a four-classroom special education needs unit with ancillary accommodation, external soft play areas, and sensory garden to the south and west of the existing buildings; construction of a new carpark, set-down areas, site entrances and exits, and internal access road; extending existing bus set-down area along St. Brigid's Road and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 5,800.10 sqm

for; 1) Demolition works to existing sheds (92 sq.m) and existing boundary walls; 2) The extension and reconfiguration of the existing car park with the addition of 14 extra car parking spaces bringing the total from 84 to 98 spaces including 20 EV charging spaces, 5 disabled spaces and 6 parent and child spaces. 3) Alterations to the existing entrance/exits onto Dominick Street to include the closure of one number exit and enlargement of second number exit from 6.0m to 8.0m wide, and the addition of an entrance only access 4.5m wide from the Clonfert Avenue with pedestrian crossing. 4) Site works to include the following, construction of a 2.0m high boundary wall, kerbing, footpaths, surfacing, associated drainage and installation of traffic management line marking. Gross floor space of any demolition: 92.00 sqm

for the conversion of existing Barn structure into residential use for the purposes of short term letting. Works will include a new roof, opening up of existing blocked up windows, connection into existing services on site and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 43.58 sqm