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Merlin College , Doughiska Road , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660064

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of the installation of a freestanding canopy structure within the existing school grounds. The structure will comprise a steel-framed canopy with clear polycarbonate roof panels, finished in RAL 7016 anthracite grey, measuring approximately 8.55?m in length, 6.00?m in projection, and 3.50?m in height. The canopy will be supported on steel columns with associated foundations and all associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Mar 2026

  2. Decision due

    28 Apr 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    28 Apr 2026

  4. Grant issued

    9 Jun 2026

Application Details

Location
Merlin College , Doughiska Road , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.005 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
4 March 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
28 April 2026
Grant Date
9 June 2026
Permission Expires
8 June 2031

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