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Ballyhea Castleharrison Charleville Co. Cork

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 18/5179

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Retention for the as built dwelling house, extensions to dwelling house, site layout and all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 May 2018

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    1 Nov 2018

  3. Decision due

    5 Nov 2018

  4. Grant issued

    11 Dec 2018

Application Details

Location
Ballyhea Castleharrison Charleville Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
10 May 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
1 November 2018
Grant Date
11 December 2018

Location

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