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2151544

CONDITIONAL

Donegal - Donegal County Council

Proposed Development

CHANGE OF USE FROM SECOND FLOOR GYM, HAIR SALON, BEAUTY/THERAPY SALON, SAUNA, CHANGING FACILITIES & RECEPTION AREA (PREVIOUSLY GRANTED AS CHANGE OF USE FROM SECOND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 08/80075) TO OFFICES/HEALTHCARE FACILITY PLUS ALL ANCILLARY WORKS INCLUDING SIGNAGE

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Aug 2021

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    16 Sept 2021

  3. Decision due

    27 Sept 2021

  4. Grant issued

    27 Oct 2021

Application Details

Location
FORTE LYNNE HOUSE , FORT SHOPPING CENTRE , LETTERKENNY
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Donegal County Council
Site Area
5.99 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 August 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
16 September 2021
Grant Date
27 October 2021
Permission Expires
26 October 2026

Location

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