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2561661

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the demolition of the original single-storey cottage with associated later storey-and-a-half extensions (total gross floor area 199m2), and the detached single-storey shed (total gross floor area21m2), and the construction of a new single-storey replacement dwelling on the footprint of the original cottage with single-storey over basement extension to the east (total gross floor area383m2; ground floor 243.5m2; basement level 139.5m2), the installation of a new on-site wastewater treatment system & percolation area, decommissioning of the existing septic tank on site, together with all associated site works, including extended driveway and landscaping. A NIS (Natura Impact Statement) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Nov 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Jan 2026

  3. Decision due

    16 Jan 2026

  4. Grant issued

    24 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Emlagharan , Ballyconneely , Clifden Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.401 ha
Floor Area
383 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
13 November 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 January 2026
Grant Date
24 February 2026
Permission Expires
23 February 2031

Location

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