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Alterations to front side and rear of existing dwelling, 2 storey extension to the front and rear elevations

Construction of a 2-storey extension to existing dwelling house and all associated services at 199 Castlelawn Heights, Headford Road, Galway.

Development which will consist of extending an existing dwelling house. Works to include (1) Alterations and single storey extension to front (2) First floor extension to the side and (3) Extension to the rear comprising of a single storey and 2 storey element, along with all associated works.

This notice applies to Block B & Plant Building & Cycle Store 01 The entire proposed development will consist of: • Construction of a student accommodation scheme, comprising 125 number apartments with 674 number bed spaces, arranged as: − 85 units of six en-suite bedrooms, − 4 units of five en-suite bedrooms and − 36 units of four en-suite bedrooms, with communal living areas in each unit. • Further communal areas and facilities, multi-purpose spaces, ancillary office/reception accommodation, internal plant/service rooms, general storage, refuse storage and a maintenance/workshop area are also provided to service the entire development (gross external floor area 23,858 square metres). The proposed accommodation is arranged in four number blocks with Block A ranging from four to eight storeys, Block B and D extend to six storeys and Block C comprises four storeys. • A commercial/retail space (325 square metres) is provided in Block A. • The development will include site landscaping and boundary treatment, footpath and cyclist links to the campus network, building signage and all associated works. • A dedicated Biodiversity Enhancement Area, outside the construction footprint, will be managed to enhance biodiversity. This is included within the red line planning boundary for the development. • Proposed changes to the National University of Ireland Galway internal road network, including the provision of an access road and a pick-up/drop-off area. • Parking provision including seven number accessible parking bays, four number parking bays associated with the commercial/retail development and a delivery set-down area are provided on site. • A total of 376 number bicycle parking spaces (310 number spaces for students, 63 number visitor spaces and three number bicycle spaces to serve the commercial/retail space). • Underground connections to services and all associated works. • The proposed development will also be available for short-term visitor letting during the summer months