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2342539

CONDITIONAL

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the construction of a new substation building within a car park permitted under Council Ref: 22/41121 to cater for additional electrical vehicle (EV) charging points at Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, T23YK84. The proposed substation building will include a medium voltage switch room, electrical distribution room and all associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Dec 2023

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    15 Feb 2024

  3. Decision due

    16 Feb 2024

  4. Grant issued

    25 Mar 2024

Application Details

Location
Hollyhill Industrial Estate , Kilmore Heights , Hollyhill
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
0.0994 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 December 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
15 February 2024
Grant Date
25 March 2024

Location

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