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2460732

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for change of use/conversion of ground floor of former pub/restaurant (front main building) to 3 no. 3 bed apartments, together with hard landscaping, and replacement of metal fencing to car park with stone clad wall and iron railing, together with all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 360.70 sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Jun 2024

  2. Further information requested

    8 Aug 2024

  3. Further information received

    18 Oct 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Nov 2024

  5. Decision due

    14 Nov 2024

  6. Grant issued

    23 Dec 2024

Application Details

Location
North Gate Street , Athenry , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.94 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 June 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 November 2024
Grant Date
23 December 2024
Permission Expires
22 December 2029

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