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24121

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for: (i) The demolition of the existing 78.3 sqm ground floor conservatory to the south elevation and 5.2 sqm service yard storeroom to the east elevation, (ii) a proposed single storey 136.4 sqm extension to the south elevation, including a new entrance node and a redesign of the ground floor layout, and (iii) a proposed 2 storey 108.9 sqm side extension to the east elevation to support auxiliary accommodation. The proposed works equate to a total increase in floor area of 88.3 sqm to the ground floor, and 73.5 sqm to the first floor. The proposal includes associated internal modifications, elevation changes and all associated site development works above and below ground. The property is within the curtilage of protected structures, namely the station house, station master's house, and engine house (RPS no. 596). Gross floor space of proposed works: 245.3 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 83.5 sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 May 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    25 Jun 2024

  3. Decision due

    1 Jul 2024

  4. Grant issued

    5 Aug 2024

Application Details

Location
Clifden , Clifden Station House Hotel , Galway Road
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
7 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
25 June 2024
Grant Date
5 August 2024
Permission Expires
4 August 2029

Location

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