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50/51 Washington Street , and 80 Grand Parade , Cork City

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2341783

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for alterations to commercial shopfront at ground and first-floor level on East and South elevations of existing building, namely; new glazing fenestration and shopfront details and the provision of retractable awnings.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Feb 2023

  2. Decision due

    11 Jul 2023

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    11 Jul 2023

  4. Grant issued

    22 Aug 2023

Application Details

Location
50/51 Washington Street , and 80 Grand Parade , Cork City
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
0.0162 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 February 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
11 July 2023
Grant Date
22 August 2023

Location

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