Planning application · Co. Galway

1 Williamsgate Street, Townparks Td, Galway, H91 R9N4

Refused 8 Oct 2026

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Key facts

  • Planning application 2660294 at 1 Williamsgate Street, Townparks Td, Galway, H91 R9N4: Development which consists of.
  • The applicant is Fakhar Abbas Hannah Rodriquez. The agent is Fergal O' Neill.
  • It was received by Galway City Council on 14 Aug 2026.
  • Status: Refused 8 Oct 2026.
  • The application was refused on 8 Oct 2026. Work is not expected unless the decision is overturned on appeal or a new application is granted.

Source: the Galway City Council planning register, checked 18 Oct 2026. Open the council's file

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What and where

Development which consists of

Permission for development which consists of: The development consists of the following: (1) The retention of the change of use of the existing ground floor premises from a retail unit to a café. (2) The retention of internal alterations associated with café use, including the provision of internal seating areas, ice-cream service counter, sinks and associated fixtures. (3) The retention of works carried out to the front façade of the premises, including: a) The installation of a new canopy to the front façade, b) The installation of new signage to the front façade c) Alterations made to the external elevation of the premises. The proposed development comprises works to a Protected Structure (RPS No. 11001).

Location
Townparks Td, Co. Galway Map
Planning reference
2660294
Application type
Retention permissionPermission to keep work already carried out.
Applicant
Fakhar Abbas Hannah Rodriquez
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Numbers and dates

Received
14 Aug 2026
Refused
8 Oct 2026
Protected structure
Yes, RPS 11001

Timeline

  1. Application received
  2. Refused

Outlook

What happens next

The application was refused on 8 Oct 2026. Work is not expected unless the decision is overturned on appeal or a new application is granted.

Work packages named so far

  • Conservation work to a protected structureNamed in the application description
  • Services and drainageNamed in the application description

An outlook from the planning record, not a tender or a confirmed start date.

Documents and evidence

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  • Council planning fileThe application file 2660294 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file

How we know this

From the Galway City Council planning register, checked 18 Oct 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.

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