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ALDI Rahoon , Galway West Retail Park , Knocknacarra Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560116

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: the installation of a roof mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panel array, covering an area of 646SQM. The application relates to a site located within a solar safeguarding zone (SSZ) requiring the application to be made.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Apr 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 May 2025

  3. Decision due

    11 Jun 2025

  4. Grant issued

    14 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
ALDI Rahoon , Galway West Retail Park , Knocknacarra Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.064 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
17 April 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 May 2025
Grant Date
14 July 2025
Permission Expires
13 July 2030

Location

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