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36 , Shop Street , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660066

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development at 36 Shop Street, Galway, H91 K4A9. The development will consist of improvement works to the existing shopfront/eastern elevation including redecorated glazing frames to the door and upper floor windows, new shopfront cladding and lighting including new uplighters; internal modifications to facilitate layout/fitout upgrades; improvement works to the existing rear/west elevation to include new internal security door leaves to existing frame at corral entrance and new security door fronting onto Market Street; new high edge protection railing on the roof for safety purposes; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Mar 2026

  2. Further information requested

    29 Apr 2026

  3. Further information received

    10 Jul 2026

  4. Decision due

    6 Aug 2026

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
36 , Shop Street , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.051 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 March 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 August 2026

Location

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