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2460265

CONDITIONAL

Sligo - Sligo County Council

Proposed Development

The development consists of 1) permission for construction of a vehicular access onto R290, 2) change of use from a Former Girls’ Primary School to an Active Inclusion Day Service centre and 3) conversion of the former play area into (7) parking spaces, along with all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Aug 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    1 Oct 2024

  3. Decision due

    6 Oct 2024

  4. Grant issued

    6 Nov 2024

Application Details

Location
Lower Main Street , Collooney , Co. Sligo
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Sligo County Council
Site Area
0.23 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 August 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
1 October 2024
Grant Date
6 November 2024
Permission Expires
5 November 2029

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