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The Plaza , Headford Road , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 23248

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of:- Partial amalgamation of the existing licensed discount food store (Unit 1) and adjoining retail unit (Unit 2) on the ground floor and associated change of use of extended Unit 1 area to convenience retail. Amended floor areas as follows: Increase in Unit 1 floor area by 618m2 to provide a gross floor area of 1832m2 and Decrease in Unit 2 floor area by584m2 to provide a gross floor area by 629m2. Demolition of existing Unit 1 Entrance Pod (20 sq.m). Relocation of existing permitted signage on the front elevation. Provision of freestanding trolley bay. Alterations to external fenestration of Unit's 1 & 2. Reconfiguration and realignment of existing carpark. Relocation of the existing Unit 1 store entrance; and All associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Dec 2023

  2. Further information requested

    8 Feb 2024

  3. Further information received

    28 Feb 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    25 Mar 2024

  5. Decision due

    26 Mar 2024

  6. Grant issued

    7 May 2024

Application Details

Location
The Plaza , Headford Road , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.436 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
6 December 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
25 March 2024
Grant Date
7 May 2024
Permission Expires
6 May 2029

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