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Wooden Bridge , Abbeyleix Demesne , Co. Laois

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Planning application 22355

Laois - Laois County Council

Proposed Development

to repair and preserve Wooden Bridge (A Protected Structure RPS No. LA-090-P) to include the following works: localised vegetation removal , including the carriageway and the embankments: localised clearance of sediment deposit, localised of re-pointing of masonry; reconstruction of collapsed wall section ; stitching cracks in elevations and arch barrell, re-instatement of displaced masonry; localised grouting of wing walls and abutments; new carriageway wearing course to include surface water drainage (including tanked filter drain); new granite jostle stones either side of carriageway; and all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Jun 2022

  2. Further information requested

    21 Jul 2022

  3. Application withdrawn

    26 Apr 2023

Application Details

Location
Wooden Bridge , Abbeyleix Demesne , Co. Laois
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Laois County Council
Site Area
0.4 ha
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
8 June 2022
Status
WITHDRAWN
Decision
N/A
Withdrawn
26 April 2023

Location

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