Permission for development which consists of the demolition of 5 no. existing buildings on the proposed site, including No. 14 Distillery Road, Block T, the Storage Facility, the former Pharmacology building and the adjacent car parking area together with associated boundary walls and ancillary structures: to facilitate the development of a new Learning Commons facility on a site extending to 0.4396 ha. The development will consist of: i. The development of a stepped building which extends to 10,133 sqm metres and ranges in height from 4 to 6 storeys, at an overall maximum height of c. 28.350m and at an overall height of 36.15m OD (Ground Level at 7.80m OD) ii. The proposed Learning Commons features an automated book storage and retrieval system known as a "Book Bot" facility. iii. 2 no. covered entrance plazas are provided on both the north-east and south-east elevations of the building. iv. The ground floor incorporates a catering area, an exhibition space and a Learning Success Hub; upper floors contain individual and group study areas, seating areas, a book pickup station, book collection areas, a teaching and learning space and office space and ancillary spaces. v. An external roof-top amenity space is proposed on the four-storey element, of the southern elevation. vi. Plant and photovoltaics proposed at roof level. vii. Provision of 2 no. disabled car parking spaces for the building with an additional 2 no. spaces to support the Sports Centre Building in the vicinity. viii. New soft and hard landscaping, including a new external amenity space located in the northern western portion of the site. ix. An ESB substation located in the south-western portion of the site. x. All associated site engineering works which includes nature-based drainage proposals and all ancillary work. The proposed site is located immediately west of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways), circa 40 meters north-west of Protected Structure Ref 7003 (Arts Science Building) and circa 155 metres north-west of Protected Structure 7001 (James Hardiman Library). The planning application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement
Development Address:
Distillery Road, Galway
Architect Name:
Location Key:
DISTILLERY ROAD
Electoral Division:
Planner:
Diane Egan
Social Housing Exempt:
Plan Enforcement #:
IPC
Licence Required:
No
Waste Licence Required:
No
Protected Structure:
No
Protected Structure #:
Development Name:
Proposed Development
Comments
Significant Case Flag:
Comments:
Decision
Decision Date:
20/06/2023
Manager Order:
76100
Decision Type:
Conditional
Number of Conditions:
15
Grant Date:
25/07/2023
Grant Managers Order #:
76238A
Section 47
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Part 5
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Expiry Date:
24/07/2028
Decision Description:
Permission for development which consists of the demolition of 5 no. existing buildings on the proposed site, including No. 14 Distillery Road, Block T, the Storage Facility, the former Pharmacology building and the adjacent car parking area together with associated boundary walls and ancillary structures: to facilitate the development of a new Learning Commons facility on a site extending to 0.4396 ha. The development will consist of: i. The development of a stepped building which extends to 10,133 sqm metres and ranges in height from 4 to 6 storeys, at an overall maximum height of c. 28.350m and at an overall height of 36.15m OD (Ground Level at 7.80m OD) ii. The proposed Learning Commons features an automated book storage and retrieval system known as a "Book Bot" facility. iii. 2 no. covered entrance plazas are provided on both the north-east and south-east elevations of the building. iv. The ground floor incorporates a catering area, an exhibition space and a Learning Success Hub; upper floors contain individual and group study areas, seating areas, a book pickup station, book collection areas, a teaching and learning space and office space and ancillary spaces. v. An external roof-top amenity space is proposed on the four-storey element, of the southern elevation. vi. Plant and photovoltaics proposed at roof level. vii. Provision of 2 no. disabled car parking spaces for the building with an additional 2 no. spaces to support the Sports Centre Building in the vicinity. viii. New soft and hard landscaping, including a new external amenity space located in the northern western portion of the site. ix. An ESB substation located in the south-western portion of the site. x. All associated site engineering works which includes nature-based drainage proposals and all ancillary work. The proposed site is located immediately west of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways), circa 40 meters north-west of Protected Structure Ref 7003 (Arts Science Building) and circa 155 metres north-west of Protected Structure 7001 (James Hardiman Library). The planning application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement
Permission for the installation of a 1-storey prefabricated building extension for a teaching laboratory (for sole use by National University of Ireland, Galway)
National University of Ir eland, University Road, G alway
Permission for installation of a second , one storey Prefabricated Building Extension for a teaching/research laboratory (for sole use by National University of Ireland, Galway) to existing CNS Building
CNS Building National University of Ireland, Galway University Road
Permission for installation of a one storey prefabricated building extension to East elevation of existing CNS Building (extension will be for research offices, for sole use by National University of Ireland, Galway)
Permission to: 1. Demolish existing structure excluding comms room (former residence converted into offices). 2. Construct 3m high mesh fence to provide secure storage compound area. 3. Retain 2 no. steel containers and 1 no. steel shed for storage purposes. 4. Provide 2 no. additional steel containers for storage purposes. 5. Provide site lighting and carry out associated site works, drainage and landscaping works
NUIG Campus (Adjacent to NUIG Sports Centre) Galway
Permission for alterations to an existing pre-fab building on NUIG Campus, (adjacent to NUIG sports centre), Newcastle, Galway. The alterations to include a new fit out of existing Laboratory Building into Student Meeting Rooms, new/revised window and door punch outs to external envelope of building and the removal of a common porch entrance on east elevation of pre-fab in question separating it from existing laboratory buildings making at a stand alone building
No Environment Impact Assesments Associated with this Application
