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26138

N/A

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for (a) construction of extensions to the side (east) elevation, rear (south) elevation & side (west) elevation of an existing detached dwelling to include first floor level habitable accomodation & the demolition of an open porch to the side (west) elevation, (b) minor elevational alterations to the existing dwelling & (c) all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Jun 2026

  2. Further information requested

    29 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Esker , Banagher , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
0.17 ha
Floor Area
224.24 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
11 June 2026
Status
FURTHER INFORMATION
Decision
N/A

Location

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