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Former Connacht Tribune Printworks , 15 Market Street , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460286

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of; Permission for development at the former Connacht Tribune printworks (part of a protected structure), 15 Market Street, Galway, H91 TCX3, comprising: change of use of former printworks and associated areas to indoor licenced food hall / market and dining space (and associated outdoor space / use), with ancillary use as an occasional event space, along with all associated and ancillary works and development.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Sept 2024

  2. Further information requested

    4 Nov 2024

  3. Further information received

    29 Aug 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    24 Sept 2025

  5. Decision due

    25 Sept 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    17 Oct 2025

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    11 Feb 2026

  8. Grant issued

    25 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Former Connacht Tribune Printworks , 15 Market Street , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.155 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 September 2024
Status
APPEALED FINANCIAL
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
24 September 2025
Grant Date
25 February 2026
Permission Expires
24 February 2031

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-500089-GC
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
17 October 2025
Decided
11 February 2026

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