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2460014

REFUSED

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

retain part change of use from industrial to church and ancillary accommodation

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Jan 2024

  2. Further information requested

    11 Mar 2024

  3. Further information received

    11 Apr 2024

  4. Decision: REFUSED

    7 May 2024

  5. Decision due

    8 May 2024

Application Details

Location
Dublin Road , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.435 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
17 January 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
7 May 2024

Location

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