Proposed Development
- A)Construction of a new first floor mezzanine of 58.2 m² within the existing Empower Fitness gym premises.
- B)Provision of a new internal staircase connecting the ground floor to the mezzanine level.
- C)Internal alterations including removal of walls, and all associated site works and services.
- D)Change of opening hours: Monday to Friday from 6 am – 9:30 pm to 6 am – 10 pm; Saturday from 9 am – 6 pm to 8 am – 6 pm; and Sunday from 9 am – 3 pm to 8 am – 5 pm
Application Details
- Location
- O'Brien Road , Rathnapish , Co. Carlow
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Site Area
- 0.229 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 22 September 2026
- Status
- INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
Location
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to amend our hours of operation (as specified in condition no.6 of previously granted planning permission Pl.No. 17/289) from 7am - 10pm - Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm - Saturday & Sunday, to proposed hours of operation 6am - 10pm - Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday, and all associated site works
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