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2561533

REFUSED

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for change of extension/renovation plans to those granted under Planning Permission Ref. 23/61553

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    3 Dec 2025

  3. Decision due

    13 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
Bunowen , Leenane , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.412 ha
Floor Area
68.1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
19 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
3 December 2025

Location

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