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22737

REFUSED

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the following: the refurbishment and the construction of an extension to the rear of the former RIC Barracks. The demolition of the disused Garda station. The construction of 2 no. detached dwelling houses and ancillary siteworks. Note: The former RIC Barracks is a Protected Structure RPS Reference 515. Gross floor space of proposed works: 2 new houses total 242 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: former Garda station 31.2 sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Jun 2022

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    29 Jul 2022

  3. Decision due

    1 Aug 2022

Application Details

Location
LEENAUN ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.192 ha
Floor Area
370.9 sq m
Residential Units
2

Timeline

Registration Date
7 June 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
29 July 2022

Location

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25317CONDITIONAL19 Nov 2025

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