Rear extension, elevation changes and attic conversion to living space

Rita Tully and Damian Smyth have received planning permission from Galway County Council to extend their house at Lisheeneenaun West in Kinvara. The approved scheme includes a rear extension, changes to the building’s elevation and the conversion of the attic into additional living accommodation. The council granted the permission on 29 April 2026, subject to a number of conditions that the owners must satisfy before construction can begin. The decision was made under the council’s planning framework for residential developments in the area. The extension will increase the usable floor space of the property while maintaining the character of the surrounding neighbourhood. The owners will need to comply with the conditions set out in the planning decision, which cover aspects such as the design of the new extension, its impact on the street view and the preservation of the existing roof line. The approval reflects the council’s assessment that the proposed changes are compatible with local planning policies. For more details, see the Galway County Council planning decision.

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