Final permission signed 18 August allows the former ground-floor commercial premises to become residential space. The whole property is limited to one residential unit; existing upper-floor accommodation is part of the context, not additional new housing.
The final grant restricts the whole building to one dwelling
One-unit restriction in the final change-of-use permission
What the evidence says
The 18 August grant permits the former ground-floor shop/restaurant to become private residential space. Condition 2 limits use of the development in its entirety to one residential unit. The existing accommodation on the upper two floors is not a separate new housing phase under this permission.
Why it may matter — interpretation
Conversion teams can distinguish the permitted single dwelling from a proposed subdivision into several apartments.
What is not established
Completion, occupation, a separate ground-floor dwelling and any replacement public unit count are not established.
Inspect the evidence
Final grant and three conditions · p.1
granted PERMISSION ... The Claymore ... private residential space · Issued 2026-08-18 · C3 signed 18 August 2026; reference 26/118 · Checked 2026-09-07
granted PERMISSION ... The Claymore ... private residential space
Final grant and three conditions · p.2
2. use in its entirety as one residential unit only · Issued 2026-08-18 · C3 signed 18 August 2026; reference 26/118 · Checked 2026-09-07
2. use in its entirety as one residential unit only
Signed planning assessment · p.1
residential use at 1st and 2nd floor levels · Issued 2026-07-08 · Signed 8 July on page 8; catalogue uploaded 9 July · Checked 2026-09-07
residential use at 1st and 2nd floor levels
The conversion concerns 55 m² below existing accommodation
May drawings bound by the August final grant
What the evidence says
The floor drawing labels the former ground-floor restaurant at 55 m², with existing first-floor residential accommodation of 64 m² and second-floor accommodation of 37 m². The planner similarly distinguishes 55 m² commercial space from 101 m² existing residential space above. These are existing floors, not new-build area to add to the site.
Why it may matter — interpretation
Fit-out teams can assess the ground-floor living-space conversion and its interface with existing stairs, kitchen and bedrooms.
What is not established
A new extension, additional storeys, construction quantities and completed internal works are not established.
Inspect the evidence
Ground, first and second floor plans · p.1
FLOOR AREA 55m sq; 64m sq; 37m sq; EXISTING residential accommodation · Issued 2026-05-08 · Dated 8 May 2026; no drawing number or revision entered; stamped received 21 May · Checked 2026-09-07
FLOOR AREA 55m sq; 64m sq; 37m sq; EXISTING residential accommodation
Signed planning assessment · p.1
restaurant / wine bar at ground floor (55sqm); residential ... (101sqm) · Issued 2026-07-08 · Signed 8 July on page 8; catalogue uploaded 9 July · Checked 2026-09-07
restaurant / wine bar at ground floor (55sqm); residential ... (101sqm)
The accepted conversion keeps the existing building envelope
Existing town-centre fabric considered in the July assessment and August permission
What the evidence says
The planner places the building within the Athenry Architectural Conservation Area and archaeological zone GA084-001, while stating that the building is not a protected structure. The assessment describes works within the existing footprint, no height increase and no groundworks or alteration of existing services. The elevation sheet retains the three-storey street frontage.
Why it may matter — interpretation
Conservation and building teams need to preserve the modest conversion scope rather than assume external enlargement or excavation is approved.
What is not established
A conservation method statement, approval for additional facade work, excavation or service alterations, and installed materials were not reviewed.
Inspect the evidence
Signed planning assessment · p.5
Athenry ACA ... zone of archaeological potential ... GA084-001 · Issued 2026-07-08 · Signed 8 July on page 8; catalogue uploaded 9 July · Checked 2026-09-07
Athenry ACA ... zone of archaeological potential ... GA084-001
Signed planning assessment · p.7
not a Protected Structure; existing footprint; no increase in height; Archaeology · Issued 2026-07-08 · Signed 8 July on page 8; catalogue uploaded 9 July · Checked 2026-09-07
not a Protected Structure; existing footprint; no increase in height; Archaeology
Front, rear and side elevations · p.1
Front Elevation; Rear Elevation; existing three-storey frontage · Issued 2026-05-08 · Dated 8 May 2026; no drawing number or revision entered; stamped received 21 May · Checked 2026-09-07
Front Elevation; Rear Elevation; existing three-storey frontage
The final drainage condition still needs a compliant arrangement
Final drainage requirement alongside the recorded existing connections
What the evidence says
The site plan and assessment show existing public storm and foul sewer connections. Final condition 3 requires surface water to be disposed of within the site, prohibits runoff onto the road or adjoining property, allows only clean stormwater and protects existing drainage. The existing-connection description does not itself demonstrate compliance with that condition.
Why it may matter — interpretation
Drainage designers should check how the retained connections satisfy the final condition before fixing any remedial works.
What is not established
A reconciled drainage design, sewer consent, infiltration testing and completed compliance works were not established.
Inspect the evidence
Site layout and existing sewer connections · p.1
EXISTING STORM AND FOUL SEWER CONNECTIONS · Issued 2026-05-08 · Dated 8 May 2026; drawing/revision fields blank; stamped received 21 May · Checked 2026-09-07
EXISTING STORM AND FOUL SEWER CONNECTIONS
Signed planning assessment · p.6
Water Supply; Wastewater; Surface Water Disposal · Issued 2026-07-08 · Signed 8 July on page 8; catalogue uploaded 9 July · Checked 2026-09-07
Water Supply; Wastewater; Surface Water Disposal
Final grant and three conditions · p.2
3. (a)-(c) surface water within the site · Issued 2026-08-18 · C3 signed 18 August 2026; reference 26/118 · Checked 2026-09-07
3. (a)-(c) surface water within the site
The declared pages of these government-published PDFs were visually inspected. Other catalogue files, later compliance, procurement and installed specifications were not established. Historical weekly membership is retained separately from these document dates.