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Rear of No. 4 and 6 , Distillery Road , Newcastle

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360097

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Planning Permission is sought by the University of Galway for demolition of the existing prefabricated building (also known as the Riverside Terrapin Building), located at the rear of the site formed by No. 4 & 6 Distillery Road Newcastle, Galway. The proposed works will consist of the following: 1. The demolition of the existing Riverside Terrapin Building (276 sqm). 2. The provision of 50 no. bicycle parking stands and all associated site works. The proposed site is located between Distillery Road and the access road serving the campus and is located at the rear of the Kingfisher Club Sports building. The proposed site is located immediately south of Protected Structure Ref 8501 (rivers & waterways).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Oct 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Dec 2023

  3. Decision due

    19 Dec 2023

  4. Grant issued

    19 Jan 2024

Application Details

Location
Rear of No. 4 and 6 , Distillery Road , Newcastle
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.041 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
25 October 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 December 2023
Grant Date
19 January 2024
Permission Expires
18 January 2029

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