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21227

CONDITIONAL

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

development at a site of c. 0.22 ha at Unit 21, known as “Fun Galaxy” Ashbourne Retail Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, which comprises of an indoor recreational facility, including children’s play area, bowling and crazy golf. The site is bound by agricultural fields to the west and south, car parking to the north associated with the Ashbourne Retail Park and by Unit 20 to the east. Retention permission is sought for: • Existing mezzanine floor with a gross floor area of c. 504 sqm. Permission is sought for: • Extension of the mezzanine floor area to provide additional indoor recreational facilities of c. 310.6 sq.m. including “Quasar” Game Area and an “Escape Room”; • Reconfiguration of internal layout of mezzanine floor to provide for reception area and ancillary services; • Provision of an additional covered escape stairs on the southern elevation of the building • The proposed development also includes all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will increase the floor area of the unit by c. 814.6 sqm, increasing the total area from c. 2,200 sqm to c. 3,014.6 sqm.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Feb 2021

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    1 Apr 2021

  3. Decision due

    4 Apr 2021

  4. Grant issued

    13 May 2021

Application Details

Location
Unit 21 know as Fun Galaxy , Ashbourne Retail Park , Ashbourne
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.22 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
8 February 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
1 April 2021
Grant Date
13 May 2021
Permission Expires
12 May 2026

Location

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