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28 Forster Court , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 23235

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of retention permission for minor elevation alterations including 1no. additional rear facing roof window

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Nov 2023

  2. Further information requested

    5 Jan 2024

  3. Further information received

    2 Jul 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    26 Jul 2024

  5. Decision due

    29 Jul 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    19 Aug 2024

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    5 Mar 2025

Application Details

Location
28 Forster Court , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.019 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
3 November 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
26 July 2024
Permission Expires
4 March 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
320612-24
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
19 August 2024
Decided
5 March 2025

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