Galway Bay fm newsroom – A plan for a mixed-use development in Claregalway has hit a roadblock.
John Coyle of Cahergowan had been granted planning permission for the development at Summerfield with 18 conditions attached.
However this has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála with concerns over access to the development.
The plan to build a mixed-use commercial complex at Summerfield involves replacing the existing commercial buildings.
The development would involve the construction of a new entrance from the N17, and the demolition of the existing two-storey pub, restaurant and taxi office.
The demolished building would be replaced by a new two-storey building which would include a pub and restaurant, a bookmakers office, a taxi office, and a commercial/retail unit at ground floor level.
The first floor would consist of four commercial office units and a deck amenity area.
The development would also include the demolition of a kiosk associated with the filling station, the existing bookie’s office, the garage at ground floor level and the residential accommodation above it.
A new revised filling station, forecourt and three storey building with a shop and deli with seating and offices above would also be built.
A third new block would consist of commercial units on the ground floor and an apartment at first floor level.
The complex was approved by Galway County Council last month with 12 conditions.
However this decision has now been appealed by a third party with concerns over the access point off the N17 and the potential traffic hazard.
An Bord Pleanála is due to make a decision in January.