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Chadwicks Old Jail , Scarlet Street Drogheda , Co. Louth

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560355

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission shall consist of removal of existing asbestos roof cladding and fitting replacement roof covering of profiled metal insulated roof panels on one of the warehouse/storage buildings.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Jun 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    31 Jul 2025

  3. Decision due

    4 Aug 2025

  4. Grant issued

    1 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
Chadwicks Old Jail , Scarlet Street Drogheda , Co. Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
0.431 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 June 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
31 July 2025
Grant Date
1 September 2025
Permission Expires
31 August 2030

Location

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