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2339

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

of dwellinghouse, garage, septic tank, site boundaries and public road access, as constructed

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jan 2023

  2. Further information requested

    3 Mar 2023

  3. Further information received

    2 Aug 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Sept 2023

  5. Decision due

    17 Sept 2023

  6. Grant issued

    18 Oct 2023

Application Details

Location
Bunratty West , Co Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
26 January 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 September 2023
Grant Date
18 October 2023
Permission Expires
17 October 2028

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