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Poor Clare Monastery , Nun's Island , Galway

UNCONDITIONAL

Planning application 21223

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

EOD on 15/341: Permission for the installation of new accessible lift within the existing Monastery and a new glazed porch at the main entrance at the Poor Clare Monastery which is a Protected Structure

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jun 2021

  2. Decision: UNCONDITIONAL

    16 Aug 2021

  3. Decision due

    23 Aug 2021

Application Details

Location
Poor Clare Monastery , Nun's Island , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
2.343 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
29 June 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
UNCONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 August 2021
Permission Expires
20 July 2026

Location

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