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Unit 1 & Unit 2 , Merlin Commercial Centre , Doughiska

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 20303

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which will consist of the following: a) the change of use of existing premises from warehouse/light manufacturing to a sports recreational facility b) to increase the mezzanine floor area in Unit No.2 c) new internal access between Unit 1 & Unit 2 d) for the erection of signage to the front elevation and all associated site services

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Nov 2020

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    21 Jan 2021

  3. Decision due

    26 Jan 2021

  4. Grant issued

    26 Feb 2021

Application Details

Location
Unit 1 & Unit 2 , Merlin Commercial Centre , Doughiska
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.09 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 November 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
21 January 2021
Grant Date
26 February 2021
Permission Expires
25 February 2026

Location

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