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Computer Science Building , located on the southern campus , University of Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 23140

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of to erect new signage which will consist of the following: 1. 1 no signage (7.112m x 1.423m) on the east elevation 2. 1 no signage (5m x 1.23m) on the north elevation 3. 1 no. signage (5m x 1m) on the south elevation. The proposed site is located immediately east of Protected Structure 7003 (Arts Science Building) and Protected Structure 7001 (James Hardiman Library) and immediately west of Protected Structure 8501 (Rivers and Walkways)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Jun 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Jul 2023

  3. Decision due

    27 Jul 2023

  4. Grant issued

    18 Aug 2023

Application Details

Location
Computer Science Building , located on the southern campus , University of Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.177 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
2 June 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 July 2023
Grant Date
18 August 2023
Permission Expires
17 August 2028

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