For the change of use of an existing ground floor commercial shop unit/restaurant to a

Kevin Kelly has applied to Galway County Council for a change of use of a ground‑floor commercial shop unit or restaurant on Northgate Street in Athenry, Co. Galway. The proposal would convert the space into a private residential dwelling. The application was submitted on 21 May 2026 and is currently in the pre‑validation stage. A decision on the request is expected by 15 July 2026, when the council will review the application against local planning policies. The change of use would alter the character of the building from commercial to residential, a common type of application in the area. No further details have been released by the council or the applicant at this stage. The matter remains under consideration as part of the normal planning process in Athenry. For more information, see the Galway County Council planning file (Reference 26118).

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