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2560311

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: a change of use of circa 691 sq.m, which consists of an existing children's playzone and common corridor area to a new use as a medical centre. The proposed works will include a new fit-out and associated works (including rooftop services and louvres screening). This new medical centre space will be amalgamated with the existing medical clinic on the same floor, bringing the total clinic area to circa 1,499 sq.m.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    28 Nov 2025

  3. Decision due

    30 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    7 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Laya Health and Wellbeing Clinic , Briarhill Shopping Centre , Ballybrit Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.166 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
28 November 2025
Grant Date
7 January 2026
Permission Expires
6 January 2031

Location

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