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Ballynahinch ,

UNCONDITIONAL

Planning application 171804

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for three houses for use as individual self catering units for tourism related accommodation associated with Ballynahinch Castle Hotel and Estate, access road, wastewater treatment system with all associated works and ancillary services. The proposed development is located within the attendant grounds of a protected structure. (gross floor space 666sqm). Previous Planning Reference No. 13/17.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Dec 2017

  2. Decision: UNCONDITIONAL

    14 Feb 2018

  3. Decision due

    17 Feb 2018

Application Details

Location
Ballynahinch ,
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
1.74 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 December 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
UNCONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 February 2018
Permission Expires
13 February 2023

Location

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