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181236

CONDITIONAL

Limerick - Limerick County Council

Proposed Development

the demolition of the existing three span bridge and construction of a new single span bridge consisting of piled abutments and a stell truss superstructure to facilitate the potential future re-introduction of freight traffic on the Limerick to Foynes railway line at Churchfield/Island MacTeige. The existing intermediate piers will remain in place in a non load bearing capacity. The works also includes the temporary relocation of a salt marsh during the construction of the bridge structure. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared for the development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Dec 2018

  2. Further information requested

    18 Feb 2019

  3. Further information received

    10 May 2019

  4. Decision due

    6 Jun 2019

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Jun 2019

  6. Grant issued

    10 Jul 2019

Application Details

Location
Churchfield/Island MacTeige , Foynes , Limerick.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Limerick County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
17 December 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 June 2019
Grant Date
10 July 2019
Permission Expires
9 July 2024

Location

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