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2660041

CONDITIONAL

Leitrim - Leitrim County Council

Proposed Development

of the following unauthorized development: 1) material change of use of external area previously used as a yard into a functional space associated with the commercial premises; 2) associated arched canopy structure & 3) associated site works & services.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Feb 2026

  2. Further information requested

    1 Apr 2026

  3. Further information received

    22 Jul 2026

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Aug 2026

  5. Decision due

    18 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
The Barrelstore , Bridge Street Carrick on Shannon , Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Leitrim County Council
Site Area
0.016 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
11 February 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 August 2026

Location

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