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19124

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the amalgamation of two upper floor units and change of use from existing retail to gym/fitness centre of Units 11 & 12, together with associated internal works and external signage at

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 May 2019

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    24 Jun 2019

  3. Decision due

    25 Jun 2019

  4. Grant issued

    8 Aug 2019

Application Details

Location
Units 11 & 12 Merchants House , Briarhill Business Park , Briarhill
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.065 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 May 2019
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
24 June 2019
Grant Date
8 August 2019
Permission Expires
7 August 2024

Location

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