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Castletown , Galmoy , Co. Kilkenny

UNCONDITIONAL

Planning application 18703

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

of planning permission 11/624

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Oct 2018

  2. Decision: UNCONDITIONAL

    10 Dec 2018

  3. Decision due

    16 Dec 2018

Application Details

Location
Castletown , Galmoy , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
22 October 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
UNCONDITIONAL
Decision Date
10 December 2018
Permission Expires
16 December 2023

Location

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