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2561846

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the change of use of the ground floor commercial unit to residential use, creating one overall complete residential dwelling of the current building and all associated site services

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Dec 2025

  2. Decision due

    17 Feb 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Feb 2026

  4. Grant issued

    31 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
Loughrea , Barrack Street , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.01 ha
Floor Area
78.32 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
15 December 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 February 2026
Grant Date
31 March 2026
Permission Expires
30 March 2031

Location

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