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2360688

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

(1) of the insertion of an automatic opening vent (AOV) over an internal stairs, (2) full permission to install a new external stairway to the rear of building & all ancillary works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Jun 2023

  2. Decision due

    17 Aug 2023

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Aug 2023

  4. Grant issued

    25 Sept 2023

Application Details

Location
St. Joseph's Convent , Mount Carmel , Cosmona Loughrea
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.289 ha
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
23 June 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 August 2023
Grant Date
25 September 2023
Permission Expires
24 September 2028

Location

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2460328REFUSED25 Mar 2024

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2461076N/A20 Aug 2024

for: (a) demolition of existing rear extension to dwelling, (b) construction of a new two storey extension to rear of dwelling, (c) changes to front elevation and (d) all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed work: 86.56 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 28.00 sqm

Loughrea , No. 14 Mount Carmel Crescent , Co. Galway

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2461243CONDITIONAL20 Sept 2024

for: (a) demolition of existing rear extension to dwelling, (b) construction of a new two storey extension to rear of dwelling, (c) changes to front elevation and (d) all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 86.56 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 13.42 sqm

Loughrea , No. 14 Mount Carmel Crescent , Co. Galway

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2460551CONDITIONAL14 May 2024

the construction of a single storey, discount foodstore with ancillary off-license sales area. Construction of surface level car parking spaces, including electrical vehicle (EV) charging spaces and pre-wiring other spaces to accommodate future EV parking; cycle stands; trolley bay canopy; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including retaining structures; ESB substation building; site lighting; mechanical plant area; roof mounted photovoltaic panels; all advertising signage including a “flagpole” sign at the entrance. Vehicular access and egress for the foodstore is from the R350 which will require works to the existing stone wall on the west side of the R350 a new footpath and land reserved for a cycle path along the east side of the site; on site drainage infrastructure including SUDS measures; connection to existing watermain; and construction of foul drain connection from the application site to an existing foul drain at Hazelwood to the north. All other works required to complete the development. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. A Protected Structure, RPS reference 330 on its attendant grounds. Gross floor space of proposed works: 2,326.50 sqm

Cosmona & Loughrea , Gallows Hill (R350)

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2260376CONDITIONAL21 Apr 2022

for the revisions to front elevation of existing 2 storey mid terrace dwelling, removal of chimney, extension to rear, internal alterations and all associated site development works. Gross floor area of extension: 42sqm

Loughrea ,

157m
2660335CONDITIONAL5 Mar 2026

for (i) the extensive renovation of the existing dwelling at No.2 Mount Carmel Road and the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the refurbished dwelling. (ii) The extensive renovation of the existing dwelling at No.3 Mount Carmel Road and the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the refurbished dwelling. (iii) The demolition of the existing dwelling at No.4 Mount Carmel Road and the construction of a new replacement dwelling with the addition of a single-storey extension to the rear of the new dwelling

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212515REFUSED23 Dec 2021

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Loughrea ,

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Loughrea , Gallows Hill Road , County Galway

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181809CONDITIONAL14 Dec 2018

of a habitable unit to rear of dwelling. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 88.27 sqm

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2460868CONDITIONAL12 Jul 2024

for alterations and extension to existing semi detached dwelling, including provision of parking area to front of site with all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 65.00 sqm

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