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171114

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for development at the buildings known as Upstairs Downstairs and the Clifden bookshop, (Protected structures reg. no. 812), Main St. Clifden, Co. Galway. The development will consist of: Construction of a new extension to the rear of both buildings. The proposed extension will provide new accommodation including new kitchen & bathrooms to the existing café, along with a new entrance and storage area to the existing residential unit above, all at ground floor level, along with additional floor space to this residential unit at first floor level. Modifications to the existing roof to provide 2 new dormer windows to the rear at roof level, associated alterations to the internal layout and rear elevation of the existing buildings and all ancillary site works and services. Gross floor space of work to be retained 27sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition 8sqm.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Jul 2017

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Sept 2017

  3. Decision due

    18 Sept 2017

  4. Grant issued

    23 Oct 2017

Application Details

Location
Clifden ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.02 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 July 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 September 2017
Grant Date
23 October 2017
Permission Expires
22 October 2022

Location

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