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23/5847

CONDITIONAL

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the erection of a new steel-framed building to house a group of Siamang Gibbon. This new building will replace the small existing timber Siamang Gibbon building which is to be demolished. The development includes the construction of a new pedestrian pathway to the new building, the installation of a foul sewage holding tank and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with the application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Sept 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    6 Feb 2024

  3. Decision due

    12 Feb 2024

  4. Grant issued

    15 Mar 2024

Application Details

Location
Fota Wildlife Park Fota Island Foaty Carrigtwohill Co Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
12 September 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
6 February 2024
Grant Date
15 March 2024

Location

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