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Galway Harbour , New Docks , Townparks Galway

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Planning application 2560273

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: planning permission is sought by the Galway Harbour Company for development at a site located on the centre pier in the Galway Harbour, New Docks, in the townland of Townparks, Co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing c. 257 sqm building to facilitate the ongoing operation of harbour activities and all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Sept 2025

  2. Further information requested

    27 Oct 2025

  3. Further information received

    30 Jan 2026

  4. Application withdrawn

    9 Mar 2026

  5. Decision due

    12 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
Galway Harbour , New Docks , Townparks Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.147 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
2 September 2025
Status
WITHDRAWN
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
12 March 2026
Withdrawn
9 March 2026

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