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Councillor furious over green light for major student block in Westside

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Councillor furious over green light for major student block in Westside

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A local councillor says he's the angriest he's ever been in his political career over the granting of permission for a major student accommodation block in Westside.

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The 240-bed development will be located on the grounds of the Westside Shopping Centre and will front onto the Seamus Quirke Road.

Councillor Mike Cubbard says the seven story "monstrosity" is completely out of character with the area and should never have been given the green light.

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Speaking to Galway Talks, he said it's a disaster waiting to happen and was highly critical of An Bord Pleanala.

Councillor furious over green light for major student block in Westside

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