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21221

CONDITIONAL

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for 1. Change of use for existing warehouses no.s 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7, 7A, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 from commercial agricultural warehouses to Bonded Whiskey Maturation Warehouses. 2. Revisions to elevations and roof profile of units 4, 4A, 5, 6 and 7 including all necessary upgrade works and all associated site works. The proposed development will be classified as a lower tier establishment under the European Communities (Control of Major Accidents Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2015 (COMAH Regulations 2015). A Natura Impact Assessment (NIS) has been prepared as part of this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Mar 2021

  2. Further information requested

    23 Apr 2021

  3. Further information received

    24 Jun 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Jul 2021

  5. Decision due

    21 Jul 2021

  6. Grant issued

    16 Aug 2021

Application Details

Location
Red Barns , Drumcar Road , Dunleer Co Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
0.89 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 March 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 July 2021
Grant Date
16 August 2021
Permission Expires
15 August 2026

Location

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