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21 Shop Street & , 24 Middle Street , Galway

REFUSED

Planning application 2460413

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Alterations and change of use to an existing commercial premises to include: A) a reduced café / retail unit at ground floor (21 m2) and change of use of remainder of ground floor, first, second and third floors to residential accommodation (short term let / student accommodation) comprising 2 No. residential units (1 No. 6 bed & 1 No. 4 bed), including all associated internal amendments and elevational changes and including a new shared amenity space at first floor level all at No. 21 Shop Street, Galway, a Protected Structure (GCC RPS No. 9307), and B) a change of use from café / retail to part office (37 m2) and part residential access to ground floor only, including all associated internal alterations, elevational changes and amendments to the rear yard of No. 24 Middle Street, Galway, a Protected Structure (R.P.S. Ref No. 6107).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Dec 2024

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    19 Feb 2025

  3. Decision due

    22 Feb 2025

Application Details

Location
21 Shop Street & , 24 Middle Street , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.034 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
19 February 2025

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