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Unit 3a Middle Street Court , Middle Street , Galway

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660167

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: the Retention of the existing ground floor level unit for a change of use from (a) Retail/Bakery to Coffee Shop with Sandwich Bar/Deli Counter (43m²) including new shop front, with all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 May 2026

  2. Decision due

    16 Jul 2026

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Unit 3a Middle Street Court , Middle Street , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.003 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 May 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 July 2026

Location

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