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2370

REFUSED

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

RETENTION of existing 1) Two of four pig units as granted by previous planning permission ref: 07/5195, 2) Office/Plant Room, 3) 2 No. Meal Silos, 4) Dry Feed Store/Machinery Shed, 5) change in site boundary as shown in previous application and all site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 May 2023

  2. Further information requested

    13 Jul 2023

  3. Further information received

    2 Jan 2024

  4. Decision due

    4 Mar 2024

  5. Decision: REFUSED

    4 Mar 2024

Application Details

Location
Newdown , Mullingar , Co.Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
19 May 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
4 March 2024

Location

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