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2560235

CONDITIONAL

Carlow - Carlow County Council

Proposed Development

development consists of an MMC innovation area consisting of 4 no. two storey terraced prototype units to the western side of the existing factory for research and development purposes to test products and materials. A 1.8 metre high fence shall bound the area with landscaping and all site development works. The units are not habitable and shall be decommissioned and the area reinstated when no longer required

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Aug 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    18 Sept 2025

  3. Decision due

    6 Oct 2025

  4. Grant issued

    21 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
Nua Manufacturing , O’ Brien Road , Co. Carlow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Carlow County Council
Site Area
11.8 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 August 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
18 September 2025
Grant Date
21 October 2025
Permission Expires
20 October 2030

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