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The Salthill Village and Seafront Framework Plan is a project to explore local priorities and help identify and formulate ideas for improving Salthill village and seafront.

Galway City Council is the Building Control Authority for the City of Galway. Building Control should not be confused with Planning Control which enforces the Planning Conditions for a Development.

The Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018 provides an exemption for a period of time for the change of use and related works of vacant commercial premises for residential purposes.

Commercial Rates are a property-based charges on commercial and industrial properties and are a key source of income for Local Authorities.

What are the new obligations on owners under section 32 of the Act? What are the new obligations on occupiers under section 32 of the Act? In what circumstances does the obligation to notify the local authority arise?

Galway City Council's Economic Development Unit aims to facilitate and promote economic activity throughout the city.
The Council recognises the importance of the role that businesses plays in the economy and is committed to the delivery of key activities that assist businesses on a daily basis. The Economic Development Unit which is an initiative of the Community & Enterprise Department

Framework plans set out guiding principles for development to secure high standards in quality and design and to generally create well connected living environments.

The Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 sets out the policies and objectives for the development of the City over the plan period. The plan has been prepared in accordance with the steps set out in the Planning and Development Acts.

Together with urban designers and architects, Allies and Morrison, we will be hosting a series of events throughout 2025 to provide opportunities for local people to be involved in helping to shape a vision and priorities for Salthill Village and Seafront.

Situated along Galway Bay, Salthill has evolved into a hub for health and wellbeing.