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20517

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

sought as follows (a) Change of use of existing un-used restaurant (previously known as 'Bistro on the Lane') to a 3 bedroom residential apartment. (b) To demolish existing single storey annex (c) Refurbish and carry out mainly internal building modifications (d) all other associated site works and services (No 6 Chapel Lane is a listed protected structure RPS No. 772)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Jul 2020

  2. Further information requested

    15 Sept 2020

  3. Further information received

    28 Sept 2020

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Oct 2020

  5. Decision due

    25 Oct 2020

  6. Grant issued

    14 Nov 2020

Application Details

Location
6 Chapel Lane , Ennis , Co Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
28 July 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 October 2020
Grant Date
14 November 2020
Permission Expires
13 November 2025

Location

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23371CONDITIONAL28 Jun 2023

for development of a protected structure located in an archaeological conservation area. The development will consist of restoration / replacement of front windows / front facade, restoration / replacement and renovation of the building, partial removal of rear facade to facilitate an extension to the rear of the building and all associated ancillary works, connections to services and site works

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