Summary:
- Galway City Council initially recommended refusal of the seven-storey, 240-bed student accommodation project at Westside in 2022, but An Bord Pleanala subsequently approved the development.
- The building is under construction on part of the Westside Shopping Centre carpark, with local residents raising concerns about compliance with planning conditions.
- A public meeting to discuss the development will be held at Westside Community Centre on January 28th at 7:30pm, following protests and community engagement over the project.
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