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Merlin Park University Hospital Old Dublin Road Galway , 100m west of Unit 10 Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460159

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of; remove the rooftop equipment cabin and three antennas currently fixed to the rooftop lift room and replace with two antennas to be affixed to the lift room together with the addition of two pairs of antennas, each pair affixed to 3m high ballast mounted support poles including associated equipment together with the construction of an access track extension all at or adjacent to the multi storey utilities and storage building situated approximately 100m west of Unit 10 Merlin Park University Hospital, Old Dublin Road, Galway.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 May 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Jul 2024

  3. Decision due

    18 Jul 2024

  4. Grant issued

    13 Aug 2024

Application Details

Location
Merlin Park University Hospital Old Dublin Road Galway , 100m west of Unit 10 Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.64 ha
Floor Area
100 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
24 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 July 2024
Grant Date
13 August 2024
Permission Expires
12 August 2029

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