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20215

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission is sought for the development which will consist of permission for retention for (i) existing external storage shed and bicycle shelter to North Eastern façade of unit. Permission is sought for (i) Change of use of existing industrial unit 108B to educational use (ii) Elevational changes to the North West Elevation and North East Elevation, consisting of the provision of new windows and door units. (iii) together with associated signage and all other associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Aug 2020

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 Sept 2020

  3. Decision due

    7 Oct 2020

  4. Grant issued

    10 Nov 2020

Application Details

Location
Unit 108B , Mervue Business and Technology Park , Ballybaan Beg TD
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.058 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 August 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 September 2020
Grant Date
10 November 2020
Permission Expires
9 November 2025

Location

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