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17132

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

construct extension to existing single storey discount foodstore, including off-licence use, by 264 sq.m on the western elevation and minor extension on the northern elevation (22 sq.m) to provide an ancillary meeting room. The gross floor area of the store will increase from 1,460 sq.m (net retail area of 990 sq.m) to 1,746 sq.m (net retail area of 1,254 sq.m). The proposed development includes a new canopy to replace existing, new store entrance arrangement, new illuminated double board poster sign towards entrance lobby (front/western elevation), minor amendments of the car parking layout within the site including increase in car parking spaces from 94 to 100; and all associated landscaping and site development works on the 0.89 hectare site

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Mar 2017

  2. Further information requested

    25 Apr 2017

  3. Further information received

    12 Jun 2017

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Jul 2017

  5. Decision due

    9 Jul 2017

  6. Grant issued

    9 Aug 2017

Application Details

Location
Aldi Store , Main Street Portrlington , Co. Laois R32 AXW0
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.89 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 March 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 July 2017
Grant Date
9 August 2017
Permission Expires
8 August 2022

Location

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