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207203

CONDITIONAL

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

A) Construction of an extension to the south of the existing factory to facilitate two new dock levellers B) Elevational changes to rear north-facing elevation to incorporate the installation of a new roller door C) All ancillary site works associated with the above

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Dec 2020

  2. Further information requested

    17 Feb 2021

  3. Further information received

    22 Mar 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Apr 2021

  5. Decision due

    18 Apr 2021

  6. Grant issued

    25 May 2021

Application Details

Location
Vitabond Ltd , Diskin Enterprise Centre , Grace Road
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
17 December 2020
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 April 2021
Grant Date
25 May 2021
Permission Expires
24 May 2026

Location

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