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16 Gateway Retail Park , Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 23186

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of new high and low level facia signage with specsavers corporate signage, which includes illuminated pod, individual lettering to facia board, also 2 rows of manifestation to glazing on Shopfront windows

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Aug 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Sept 2023

  3. Decision due

    26 Sept 2023

  4. Grant issued

    2 Nov 2023

Application Details

Location
16 Gateway Retail Park , Western Distributor Road , Knocknacarra
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.39 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
2 August 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 September 2023
Grant Date
2 November 2023
Permission Expires
1 November 2028

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