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19254

REFUSED

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

comprising: conversion and change of use of first floor level from retail and coffee shop use to 17 no. apartments (12 no. one bed and 5 no. two bed) and all associated and ancillary works and development from basement to roof level of the premises. Gross floor space of proposed works: 108 new sqm (+ 1,499 sqm change of use)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Feb 2019

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    18 Apr 2019

  3. Decision due

    22 Apr 2019

  4. Appeal submitted

    14 May 2019

  5. Grant issued

    28 Aug 2019

  6. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    28 Aug 2019

Application Details

Location
Townparks (2nd Division) (Lár an Cathrach) ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.18 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 February 2019
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
18 April 2019
Grant Date
28 August 2019
Permission Expires
27 August 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-304472-19
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
14 May 2019
Decided
28 August 2019

Location

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