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17744

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for 1) Retention of addition 1st floor area and additional escape stairway; 2) Change of use of first floor from industrial to use as a Gymnasium, and associated toilets and changing areas at Unit 3 The Grove, Gort (Gross floor space of works to be retained: 232.6 sqm; Gross floor space of proposed works: 81 sqm.)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 May 2017

  2. Further information requested

    19 Jul 2017

  3. Further information received

    8 Sept 2017

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Oct 2017

  5. Decision due

    5 Oct 2017

  6. Grant issued

    13 Nov 2017

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
25 May 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 October 2017
Grant Date
13 November 2017
Permission Expires
12 November 2022

Location

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17418N/A30 Mar 2017

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2360583CONDITIONAL31 May 2023

& completion of ground & first floor office space, fit-out of same, re-located fire escape doors & minor elevation alterations, signage & for all ancillary services & site works to an existing light industrial unit (No.1) to those previously approved under Pl. Ref. 05/1307 & 00/4187

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181034CONDITIONAL19 Jul 2018

to 1) blocking up the existing site entrance on Kinincha Road, 2) construction of new site entrance and associated site works on Crowe Street, 3) retention of the existing residence with new site entrance on a reduced site area. Gross floor space of work to be retained 311.6 sqm.

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20262CONDITIONAL28 Feb 2020

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2360976CONDITIONAL18 Aug 2023

for development consisting of the construction of a new Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence sales on an extended site. The proposed development comprises: 1. the demolition of existing single storey Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring c. 1,795 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,286 sqm; 2. the demolition of existing two storey (retail at ground & residential at first floor) building measuring c. 328 sqm; 3. the construction of a single storey (with mezzanine plant deck) mono-pitch Discount Foodstore (with ancillary off-licence use) measuring c. 2,529 sqm gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,652 sqm; 4. redevelopment/reconfiguration & extension of existing site layout, car parking & hard & soft landscaping, with revised vehicular & pedestrian access junction to Kinincha Road & new pedestrian accesses to Kinincha Road & Crowe Street as part of public realm plaza area; & 5. provision & renewal of boundary treatments, free standing & building mounted signage, covered trolley bay, refrigeration & air conditioning plant & equipment, ESB unit sub-station, public lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, roof mounted solar panels, cycle parking, modification of existing drainage, utility & services infrastructure and connections, & all other associated & ancillary development & works above & below ground level. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

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171116REFUSED26 Jul 2017

to (1) retain an existing car accessories store, and retail tyre outlet with a mezzanine storage area including all associated works (2) retain an independent storage building (3) retain all associated signage. All of the above premises previously formed part of a retail furniture store. Permission is also sought to complete external ground works and parking area's and provide 3 additional escape doors at the rear of the building. Gross floor space of work to be retained 1275sqm.

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247m
1725N/A18 Jan 2017

to (1) retain an existing tyre servicing garage with reception area/office and all associated works (2) retain an independent storage building (3) retain all associated signage. (Gross floor space of works to be retained: 1275 sqm.)

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18720CONDITIONAL30 May 2018

to 1) retain an existing car accessories store, and retail tyre outlet with a mezzanine storage area, including all associated works, 2) retain a storage building, 3) retain all associated signage. All of the above premises previously formed part of a retain furniture store. Permission is also sought to complete external ground works and parking areas and provide 3 additional escape doors at the rear of the building, the proposed works also include alterations to the public footpath at the entrance including new access gates. Gross floor space of work to be retained 1275 sqm.

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