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The Merlin Commercial Park , Doughuisce Road , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 18104

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the retention of a change of use of an existing family resource centre previously granted under planning reference 10/335 to include a medical general practice (GP) service together with associated external signage and including associated site services

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Apr 2018

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 May 2018

  3. Decision due

    30 May 2018

  4. Grant issued

    6 Jul 2018

Application Details

Location
The Merlin Commercial Park , Doughuisce Road , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.206 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
5 April 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 May 2018
Grant Date
6 July 2018
Permission Expires
5 July 2023

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