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Dunnes Stores Gateway Shopping Park , Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 20252

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development following alteration to existing unit which will consist of: Single storey front glazed entrance lobby 17.8sqm extension. New sliding double doors to existing side entrance. New freestanding canopy over side entrance at 3800mm height. Extension to rear canopy at 6100mm height in service yard. 3 no. Service flues to service new internal prep areas to rear façade. New 30sqm front signage and new 7.4sqm signage to side entrance.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Oct 2020

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Nov 2020

  3. Decision due

    25 Nov 2020

  4. Grant issued

    7 Jan 2021

Application Details

Location
Dunnes Stores Gateway Shopping Park , Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.62 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 October 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 November 2020
Grant Date
7 January 2021
Permission Expires
6 January 2026

Location

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