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2261268

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

(1) the Change of Use of an existing shop/retail unit (62 sq. m) to an office/financial services use and connection to adjoining existing office/financial services unit at ground floor level (2) the Change of Use of an existing residential apartment unit (32.2 sq. m) to an office/financial services use and connection to adjoining existing office/financial services unit at first floor level (3) alterations to existing shop front, signage and elevations and all other associated site works and development .The premises is located within the Ballinasloe Town Centre Architectural Conservation Area.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Dec 2022

  2. Further information requested

    15 Feb 2023

  3. Further information received

    10 Mar 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    21 Mar 2023

  5. Decision due

    6 Apr 2023

  6. Grant issued

    1 May 2023

Application Details

Location
Townparks , Ballinasloe , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.01 ha
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
19 December 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
21 March 2023
Grant Date
1 May 2023
Permission Expires
30 April 2028

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