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1 Middle Street , Galway , Galway

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Planning application 2660298

Galway - Galway City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development which consists of: to change the use of a retail unit to use as a takeaway café, along with a serving hatch to the front, and all associated internal refurbishment works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Aug 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    11 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
1 Middle Street , Galway , Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway City Council
Site Area
0.001 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
17 August 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
11 October 2026

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