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2461676

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the change of use of former restaurant to 2 no. self-contained dwellings for use as short-let holiday accommodation. Works include new sash windows, demolition of ancillary structures and construction of single-storey extensions to side and rear, solar PV panels and rooflights to rear roof, and associated site works. Development is located in Architectural Conservation Area. Gross floor space of proposed works: 103.00 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 13.00 sqm

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Dec 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 Jan 2025

  3. Decision due

    9 Feb 2025

  4. Grant issued

    10 Mar 2025

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
7 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 January 2025
Grant Date
10 March 2025
Permission Expires
9 March 2030

Location

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