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Kinlay Hostel , Merchants Road , Eyre Square

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 23190

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of the retention of existing signage

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Aug 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    26 Sept 2023

  3. Decision due

    27 Sept 2023

  4. Grant issued

    31 Oct 2023

Application Details

Location
Kinlay Hostel , Merchants Road , Eyre Square
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
3 August 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
26 September 2023
Grant Date
31 October 2023
Permission Expires
30 October 2028

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