NUIG Sports Grounds, Dangan, Galway
Extension of duration for floodlights and street lighting at NUIG Sports Grounds.
17159 · Galway City Council · Lodged 13 June 2017
- Reference
- 17159
- Authority
- Galway City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 13 June 2017
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for the erection of seven 18-meter-high floodlights to serve the hurling and Gaelic football pitches. The works also include extending street lighting along the access road and pathway.
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Official record
Development description
E. O. D. On pl. Reg. Ref. No. 11/210. Permission for (i) the erection of 7 no. 18m high floodlights to serve the existing hurling pitch and part of the existing gaelic football pitch (ii) the extension of existing street lighting along the access road and pathway leading to the hurling pitch and (iii) all associated site works on lands
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for recreational and amenity uses”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St Annes, Dangan, Galway | Jun 2026 | €375,000 | 440 m |
| 6 St Annes Court, Dangan, Galway | Jun 2026 | €375,000 | 445 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 June 2017
- Decision due7 August 2017
- Decision issued27 July 2017
- Permission expiry25 June 2022
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