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Headford Rd , Ballindooley , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560180

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: I, Eamon O’Reilly, intend to apply for permission for development on lands on the Headford Rd, Ballindooly, Galway, Land Folio No. GY3415, located to the rear of my private dwelling. THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF: Demolition of the existing, unauthorized shed/structure on the site (gross floor area 136.70m2) and construction of a new single storey shed with a gross floor area 34.18m2. New temporary landscaping will also be provided. The structure is/will be used for the storage of items related to the occupation of the applicant’s adjacent family dwelling, including storage of domestic property. The application is for a temporary planning permission for a period of up to 3 no. years.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Jun 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Aug 2025

  3. Decision due

    14 Aug 2025

  4. Grant issued

    29 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
Headford Rd , Ballindooley , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.125 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 June 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 August 2025
Grant Date
29 September 2025
Permission Expires
28 September 2028

Location

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18292UNCONDITIONAL7 Sept 2018

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2344REFUSED23 Feb 2023

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