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18318

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

and completion of a new first floor level (1,128 sqm) over an existing department store unit (previously granted PL Ref. No. 08/2505) including associated access stairs works, openings within the northern elevation and roof alterations. Planning permission is also sought for the use of the new first floor level as offices to include the creation of a lightwell, provision of new windows to north, south & west elevations at first floor level, erection of associated signage, extension of the existing lift core along with minor alterations to include access, elevation changes and associated external works all at Unit 2. Gross floor space of proposed works (office) 1128 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained 1128 sqm.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Mar 2018

  2. Decision due

    9 May 2018

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 May 2018

  4. Appeal submitted

    1 Jun 2018

  5. Grant issued

    18 Jun 2018

  6. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    12 Dec 2018

Application Details

Location
Loughrea ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.18 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 March 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 May 2018
Grant Date
18 June 2018
Permission Expires
17 June 2023

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP301776-18
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
1 June 2018
Decided
12 December 2018

Location

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17840N/A9 Jun 2017

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17889REFUSED16 Jun 2017

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2560309CONDITIONAL24 Mar 2025

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for the provision of a new exit / access door to the side of existing supermarket at Supervalu, Unit 1, Loughrea Shopping Centre, Athenry Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway.

Loughrea ,

32m
191910CONDITIONAL11 Dec 2019

and completion of a ground floor extension to an existing supermarket incorporating 64 M2 of the adjacent unit 2 retail use at Supervalu, unit 1, Loughrea Shopping Centre on behalf of Greenstream ULC. Gross floor space of proposed works: 64 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 64 sqm

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33m
19333CONDITIONAL8 Mar 2019

for the provision of a 192.09 kWp roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) installation for the purposes of generating on site green electricity to reduce the applicants energy consumption and all associated external works at Supervalu, Unit 1, Loughrea Shopping Centre

Cosmona ,

43m
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for the construction of a sheltered public seating area and associated external works on the existing plaza at Loughrea Shopping Centre, Athenry Road and Rathruddy Road

COSMONA ,

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17798N/A6 Jun 2017

for the change of use from medical centre to sports goods retail including associated signage, shopfront and ancillary storage at unit 5 (506sqm)(lower level) at the Loughrea Shopping Centre (previously granted pl. ref. no. 08/2505) at the Athenry Road and Rathruddy Road

Loughrea ,

82m
2161CONDITIONAL26 Jan 2021

for the change of use from medical centre to offices at Unit 5, Loughrea Shopping Centre, Athenry Road and Rathruddy Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Gross floor space of proposed works: 500 sqm

CosmonaLoughrea ,

88m
201735CONDITIONAL19 Nov 2020

For [1] Demolition of existing service station building / shop, canopy and fuel dispensing pump islands, adjacent tyre store building, storage building to rear, existing car wash, and removal of associated forecourt equipment. [473.2 msq] [2] Construction of a new two storey service station building [460msq] comprising of retail area [92 msq ] with ancillary off license section, deli / food offer, seating area, toilets, cash room, and ancillary storage and food preparation area to ground floor[280 msq] along with the provision of ancillary drive thru order and collect facility, with staff welfare facilities, storage area, plant room and ancillary offices to first floor. [180 msq] [3] Construction of a new forecourt with canopy, 3 no. fuel dispensing pump islands connected to existing underground fuel storage tanks with the provision of additional tank and associated pipework. [4] Install 1 No. main totem sign, erect canopy signage and shop fascia signage. [5] Construction of associated siteworks & services including refuse yard to rear, drainage, over ground fill points to fuel tanks, service bays, parking bays, line marking, directional signage, lighting, outdoor seating area with revised entrance and exit arrangements. Gross floor space of proposed works: 460 msq. Gross floor space of demolition works: 473.2 msq.

Cosmona ,

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