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2560449

CONDITIONAL

Clare - Clare County Council

Proposed Development

for amendments to the site layout as permitted (P19-939 and ABP-309278-21 Refer) comprising the reconfiguration and removal of a portion of the pedestrian footpaths as previously permitted together with all associated ancillary and incidental site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Jul 2025

  2. Decision due

    12 Sept 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Sept 2025

  4. Grant issued

    16 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
Bunratty West , Bunratty , Co. Clare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Clare County Council
Site Area
3.519 ha
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
19 July 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 September 2025
Grant Date
16 October 2025
Permission Expires
15 October 2030

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