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2560270

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

to (a)construct an extension to the existing dwelling to comprise of kitchen/dining/livingroom and playroom (b)To Refurbish existing dwelling to provide utility, pantry, bathroom and bedroom(c) To convert existing outbuildings to provide 3 No. bedrooms, en-suite, walk-in-wardrobe & bathroom. (d) to demolish existing extension to the rear of the dwelling (e) to install new wastewater treatment system including all associated site development works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 May 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    4 Jul 2025

  3. Decision due

    9 Jul 2025

  4. Grant issued

    11 Aug 2025

Application Details

Location
Dromoland , Newmarket-on-Fergus , Co. Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council
Site Area
0.568 ha
Floor Area
115 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
15 May 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
4 July 2025
Grant Date
11 August 2025
Permission Expires
10 August 2030

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