Planning application · Galway County Council

the construction of a single storey, discount foodstore with ancillary off-license sales…

Cosmona & Loughrea , Gallows Hill (R350)

2460551 · GalwayGrantedAppealed
Reference
2460551
Planning authority
Galway County Council
Received
14 May 2024
Decided
8 Jan 2025
Status
Granted
Site area
1.27 ha
Further information requested
5 Jul 2024
Further information received
6 Nov 2024

Proposed development

the construction of a single storey, discount foodstore with ancillary off-license sales area. Construction of surface level car parking spaces, including electrical vehicle (EV) charging spaces and pre-wiring other spaces to accommodate future EV parking; cycle stands; trolley bay canopy; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments including retaining structures; ESB substation building; site lighting; mechanical plant area; roof mounted photovoltaic panels; all advertising signage including a “flagpole” sign at the entrance. Vehicular access and egress for the foodstore is from the R350 which will require works to the existing stone wall on the west side of the R350 a new footpath and land reserved for a cycle path along the east side of the site; on site drainage infrastructure including SUDS measures; connection to existing watermain; and construction of foul drain connection from the application site to an existing foul drain at Hazelwood to the north. All other works required to complete the development. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. A Protected Structure, RPS reference 330 on its attendant grounds. Gross floor space of proposed works: 2,326.50 sqm

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