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23167

CONDITIONAL

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

install a modular substation and ancillary site development works; to facilitate 4 no. shared electric vehicle charging units and 8 no. charging bays within a partially reconfigured parking area

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Jun 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    19 Jul 2023

  3. Decision due

    31 Jul 2023

  4. Grant issued

    21 Aug 2023

Application Details

Location
Portlaoise Plaza , Junction 17 (M7) , Togher Portaoise
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.027 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 June 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
19 July 2023
Grant Date
21 August 2023
Permission Expires
20 August 2028

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