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SD19A/0102

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Upgrade and change of use from National School to Pre-School (daytime) and Children's Therapy (evening sessions) and Youth Services (weekends); front signage; internal alterations and all associated ancillary site works. The proposed development consists of work to a Protected Structure located within an Architectural Conservation Area.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Mar 2019

  2. Decision due

    20 May 2019

  3. Decision: Grant Permission

    20 May 2019

  4. Grant issued

    1 Jul 2019

Application Details

Location
The Old School House, Main Street Upper, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
1976 ha
Floor Area
254.559 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
26 March 2019
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
20 May 2019
Grant Date
1 July 2019

Location

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