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Protected structure · Co. Galway

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Ballynahinch Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway

Archived record: last seen in the register on 10 Jul 2026

Archived record

This application has left our current planning lists, so this page is no longer updated. We last saw it in the council's register on 10 Jul 2026. The details below are as they were then. The council's register has the current status.

What and where

Demolition of the existing two storey 633 m² staff accommodation…

for the demolition of the existing two storey 633 m² staff accommodation block built in the 1990’s to the west of the main house and the construction of a two storey with dormer roof 1020 m² 10 bedroom guest wing with stores under. Creation of new link into the existing guest corridor at -1 level and the recently permitted 4 bedroom extension of the River wing (GCC ref 25/61323) including formation of dormer windows. Single storey 12 m² extension to existing staircase at level -2 to the rear of the Luxury Wing to provide new secondary entrance to the bedroom wings. Relocation of the existing vehicular access road to the west of the new bedroom wing and modifications to the existing car parking (12 spaces) and general landscaping. Extension of existing dining room to the East by 122 m² at level +0 and 90 m² at level -1 to create wine cellar, private dining room & Wc’s. Relocation of staff offices and canteen from level -1 courtyard to administration building (subject of separate application) to form Guest amenity lounges and wc’s accessed via the glazed lean too to the perimeter of the courtyard. Demolition of the existing 25 m² male & accessible wc built in 2015 at level +0 and extension of the existing Ranji room to the west (courtyard) by 125 m² at level +0 to form new guest lounge, male, female & accessible wc’s. Extension of existing preparation kitchen and staff amenity space by 90 m² at level -1 (courtyard). Relocation of the existing hotel laundry to administration building (subject of separate application). Including all associated site works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage necessary to facilitate the development. A Protected Structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared

Location
Connemara, Co. Galway Map
Planning reference
2660956
Applicant
Yelsea Ltd
Agent
Simon Noddings

Key facts

Floor area
2,117 m²
Indicative value
€1m–3mPlanningBrief estimate
Project type
Protected structure
Received
11 Jun 2026
Protected structure
Yes

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What happens next

Work packages named so far

  • Conservation work to a protected structureNamed in the application description
  • Roads and site development worksNamed 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.

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  • Council planning fileThe application file 2660956 on eplanning.ie: drawings, reports and the decision.Open the council's file

How we know this

From the Galway County Council planning register, as last seen on 10 Jul 2026. The council's own file is the official record.

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