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18517

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

carry out internal alterations and the construction of a single storey extension to the South of McEvoy's Bar and Restaurant at Main Street, Abbeyleix. The works also include the demolition of outbuildings to the rear of the adjacent property, together with internal alterations, refurbishment of the property and construction of a two storey extension to the rear to provide a café deli on the ground floor and a 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor. The proposed works also include the provision of a car parking area to the rear of the properties and all associated site works. Both properties are listed on the Record of Protected Structures in the Laois County Development Plan 2017-2023

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Aug 2018

  2. Further information requested

    11 Oct 2018

  3. Further information received

    9 Apr 2019

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 May 2019

  5. Decision due

    6 May 2019

  6. Grant issued

    11 Jun 2019

Application Details

Location
Main Street , Abbeyleix , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.186 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 August 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 May 2019
Grant Date
11 June 2019
Permission Expires
10 June 2024

Location

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