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23407

CONDITIONAL

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for 5 number Bonded Whiskey Maturation units of 4,073m2 each, access roads, over ground fire water tanks, landscaped soil berms and all associated site works all accessed through an established Whiskey Maturation Facility. The proposed development will be classified as an Upper Tier Establishment under the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accidents Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2015. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application **Further information received on 05/12/2023**

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Sept 2023

  2. Further information requested

    3 Nov 2023

  3. Further information received

    5 Dec 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 Jan 2024

  5. Decision due

    10 Jan 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    31 Jan 2024

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    27 Feb 2025

Application Details

Location
Red Barns , Drumcar Road , Dunleer Co Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
5.146 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 September 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 January 2024
Permission Expires
26 February 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-318956-24
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
31 January 2024
Decided
27 February 2025

Location

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