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20340

CONDITIONAL

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development to consist of alterations to, and refurbishment of, three existing apartments and alterations to, and refurbishment of former school room for meeting room and day chapel. The Blue School is a Protected Structure. * Significant Further Information received 20/08/2020**

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 May 2020

  2. Further information requested

    17 Jul 2020

  3. Further information received

    20 Aug 2020

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    10 Sept 2020

  5. Decision due

    16 Sept 2020

  6. Grant issued

    12 Oct 2020

Application Details

Location
The Blue School , Peter's Hill , Drogheda Co Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
0.028 ha
Floor Area
1.1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
14 May 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
10 September 2020
Grant Date
12 October 2020
Permission Expires
11 October 2025

Location

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