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2560030

REFUSED

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of: • Permission for the removal of an existing vent stack which is a protected structure, reference 074 in the planning authority’s Record of Protected Structures • Permission for installation of a replacement vent stack and associated pipework and ancillary site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Feb 2025

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    20 Mar 2025

  3. Decision due

    31 Mar 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    15 Apr 2025

Application Details

Location
Townland of Athlone And Bigmeadow , Deerpark Road / Lyster Street , Athlone Co. Westmeath.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Site Area
0.001 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
4 February 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
20 March 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-322318-25
Decision
DISMISSED
Submitted
15 April 2025

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