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188005

CONDITIONAL

Monaghan - Monaghan County Council

Proposed Development

Renovate and restore Gate Lodge No 2 (a protected structure) for use as a Branch Library and community space to include the following works: 1. Removal of non original two storey lean-to at rear of building, 2. Construct extension, part single storey and part two storey, with further part basement below to the side and rear of the original building, 3. External works including lighting and signage; and new works linking library to existing car park to the rear with ramps, steps, hard and soft landscaping and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 May 2018

  2. Decision due

    27 Jun 2018

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    2 Jul 2018

Application Details

Location
Hope Castle Gate Lodge No 2 , Market Square , Castleblayney
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Monaghan County Council
Site Area
0.281 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 May 2018
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
2 July 2018

Location

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