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KFC Drive-Thru Restaurant , Unit 20 Dundalk Retail Park , Inner Relief Road Dundalk Co Louth

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660448

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for replacement of 3No. internally illuminated fascia letter signs, 1No. replacement panel to existing high level entrance box sign. and 1No. new high level box sign to front elevation of existing entrance tower. The addition of 1No. new internally illuminated bucket portal door surround at main entrance and 1No. internally illuminated hanging sign, to be mounted internally behind glazing. Also, the addition of 4No. new non-illuminated vinyl graphic signs applied to the existing cladding and brickwork on side elevations. Permission is also sought for replacement sign panels to 3No. existing nonilluminated directional signs and 1No. existing non-illuminated height restrictor sign within the car park area as well replacement sign panels for 1No. existing internally illuminated totem site sign

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Jul 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    21 Aug 2026

  3. Decision due

    31 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
KFC Drive-Thru Restaurant , Unit 20 Dundalk Retail Park , Inner Relief Road Dundalk Co Louth
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
0.233 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 July 2026
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
21 August 2026

Location

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