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Lands off Western Distributer Road , In the Townland of Rahoon , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 17167

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for retention of existing security fencing around the perimeter of the site

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Jun 2017

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    8 Aug 2017

  3. Decision due

    10 Aug 2017

  4. Grant issued

    14 Sept 2017

Application Details

Location
Lands off Western Distributer Road , In the Townland of Rahoon , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
5.56 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
16 June 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
8 August 2017
Grant Date
14 September 2017
Permission Expires
13 September 2020

Location

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