Roundstone, XL Stop & Shop, Co. Galway
Proposed development
For a) change of use of the ground floor from retail to residential, providing 1no studio apartment, b) changes to the front elevation & c) replacing the existing perished roof finish with a new standing seam, metal deck roof
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Galway County Council
- Decision due
- 14 Mar 2026
Timeline
Application received
12 Oct 2025
Council asked for further information
25 Nov 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
15 Feb 2026
Decision due
14 Mar 2026
Decision: conditional
11 Mar 2026
Grant issued
21 Apr 2026
Site location with nearby applications
Can't object to this one
The council has already decided this application.
See applications open for objections →Keep an eye on this area
We'll email you when new applications are lodged nearby.
Similar applications refused nearby
Since 2019 the council has refused these applications for the same kind of development (housing or apartment development) within 300 m, and they weren't overturned on appeal. They're useful planning history for your letter, and we'll suggest them when you object.
Planning history within 750 m
for the renovation, alteration and extension of the existing split-level Community/Town Hall building, located on Monastery Rd., Roundstone, to create a new Cultural Centre comprising an upgraded Community Space, Cafe, Tim Robinson Commemorative Library, Gallery, Workhub, Seminar Rooms, Exhibition Spaces & associated ancillary support spaces. The proposed development will comprise the replacement of the existing roof covering; removal of the existing flat-roofed entrance porch and toilet block annex and existing single-storey lean-to structure to the south elevation; construction of extensions to the existing building from the south gable incorporating covered bin storage; construction of a new connected split-level extension with a partially exposed lower-ground-floor level, substantially cut into the slope of the site and linked to the existing building by a low-profile foyer incorporating a new entrance; alterations and refurbishment of the existing pedestrian entrance, including associated signage, together with new pedestrian access arrangements and accessible ramps; alterations to the existing car parking layout and site circulation; provision of new external signage, including signage above the new main foyer entrance and pedestrian entrance; provision of external building services and plant, including air source heat pump units, wastewater treatment and new external lighting; removal of trees required to facilitate the proposed development and associated landscaping works; and all associated site development, drainage, access and ancillary works
of existing dwelling house as constructed along with all ancillary site works and site services
for extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house with all associated works and ancillary services
for the renovation and extension of an existing dwelling, including demolition and associated site works
of existing dwelling house as constructed on site with revised site boundaries to those previously granted planning permission under Pl. Ref. 98/196; removal of lifetime enurement clause; all ancillary site works and site services
for dwelling house as constructed on revised site boundaries and permission is being sought to replace existing septic tank with a new wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 229.50 sqm