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187021

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

The development will include the construction of a new 3 storey (3,966m2)Administration and Laboratory building and service yard. It also includes a new single storey sprinkler tank and pumphouse, ESB Switch Room building and car parking provision within the plot demise. The proposed Administration & Laboratory building will have a proposed parapet height of 21.2m above grade generally but will incorporate stair & lift access to roof also. The proposal will include 3m high fume hood flues and air handling units at roof level.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jan 2018

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Mar 2018

  3. Decision due

    25 Mar 2018

  4. Grant issued

    25 Apr 2018

Application Details

Location
IDA Athlone Business & Technology Park , Garrycastle , Dublin Road
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
29 January 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 March 2018
Grant Date
25 April 2018
Permission Expires
24 April 2023

Location

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