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2460551

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 May 2024

  2. Further information requested

    5 Jul 2024

  3. Further information received

    6 Nov 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 Jan 2025

  5. Decision due

    9 Jan 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    28 Jan 2025

  7. Grant issued

    29 May 2025

  8. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    29 May 2025

Application Details

Location
Cosmona & Loughrea , Gallows Hill (R350)
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
1.27 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 January 2025
Grant Date
29 May 2025
Permission Expires
28 May 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-321771-25
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
28 January 2025
Decided
29 May 2025

Location

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