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Permission for development which consists of to convert first floor ancillary and storage space to licensed restaurant with new internal staircase, partitions and associated works. All at Murphy's Bar, 9 High Street, Galway, H91KW97, a protected structure (ref. 4508) and Recorded Monument Ref. GA 094:100.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would negatively impact the architectural integrity of a Protected Structure through significant alterations to its plan-form and loss of historic fabric, while failing to meet public health standards for kitchen ventilation and causing the loss of residential units.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The cumulative impact of the proposed alterations, including the new staircase and the removal of original walls and windows, would negatively affect the character and architectural integrity of the Protected Structure.
  • The applicant failed to provide a necessary Conservation Report/Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment and did not demonstrate that the restaurant could meet HSE requirements for kitchen layout and mechanical ventilation.
  • The development would result in the loss of an existing two-bedroom apartment on the second floor, which is considered inappropriate given the current housing crisis.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 7.2 - Built HeritagePolicy 8.2 - Protection, enhancement and active use of protected structuresZoning CC

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the conversion of first-floor storage space into a licensed restaurant at Murphy’s Bar, 9 High Street, Galway, a Protected Structure and Recorded Monument within the City Core Architectural Conservation Area. The application was refused primarily because the proposed internal and external modifications were deemed to have a detrimental impact on the building's historic fabric and plan-form. Furthermore, the submission lacked necessary conservation assessments, ...
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