Proposed Development
Permission for the retention of change of use of first, second and attic level, from offices to residential (1 no. studio 'bedsit' apartment and 1 no. 2 bed duplex apartment) and physical works including the installation of velux rooflights, the erection of internal partitioning, construction of a stairs, W.C's and all associated services, including all associated internal alterations ( a Protected Structure Ref. No. 4201)
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Application received
8 Sept 2017
Further information requested
31 Oct 2017
Further information received
13 Apr 2018
Decision due
10 May 2018
Decision: CONDITIONAL
10 May 2018
Grant issued
13 Jun 2018
Application Details
- Location
- Swan House , Flood Street , Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- RETENTION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 0.006 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 8 September 2017
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 10 May 2018
- Grant Date
- 13 June 2018
- Permission Expires
- 12 June 2023
Location
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