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181699

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for external works, internal fit-out and general refurbishment for a change of use to Class 2 office. External works to Shop Street facade include replacement of 3 no. non-historic rooflights with dormer windows, replacement of non-historic panels in 3 no. ground floor windows with glazing, and refurbishment of existing historic windows. Removal of existing cement fascia panel and original sandstone fascia to be revealed and repaired. Original sandstone features and brickwork to be repaired and cleaned. Conservation of original wrought-iron gates: Other external works: removal of non-historic chimney, construction of lift over run and water tank on flat main roof. Services and on-site renewables on flat roofs: Minor external works: refurbishment of historic windows and replacement of non-historic windows, new window opening to rear elevation, existing window modified to form door, infilling of emergency escape to rear, new door opening to laneway and replacement of adjacent door. Single storey rear structure; replacement of 3 no. rooflights and part of flat roof, replacement of clerestory windows; Internally: demolition of staircase, provision of new public areas, offices and ancillary facilities; External signage: Connection into existing drainage system and associated site works: Site area relating to proposed development is approximately 305 sqm (0.03 hectares). Gross floor space of proposed works: 489 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 489 sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Nov 2018

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 Jan 2019

  3. Decision due

    31 Jan 2019

  4. Grant issued

    11 Mar 2019

Application Details

Location
Shop Street Tuam ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.03 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 November 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 January 2019
Grant Date
11 March 2019
Permission Expires
10 March 2024

Location

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