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Unit 7A corner unit fronting onto Dublin Road Wellpark Retail & Leisure , Wellpark Road , Galway

REFUSED

Planning application 2660137

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which will consist of: (i) change of use of existing retail unit at ground floor to casino; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate change of use; (iii) new signage to northwest and southwest elevations; (iv) all associated works necessary to facilitate the development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Apr 2026

  2. Decision due

    18 Jun 2026

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    18 Jun 2026

  4. Appeal submitted

    15 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Unit 7A corner unit fronting onto Dublin Road Wellpark Retail & Leisure , Wellpark Road , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.03 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 April 2026
Status
APPEALED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
18 June 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501712-GC-26
Submitted
15 July 2026

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