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MSD Ireland (Dunboyne Biologics) , Piercetown Dunboyne , Co. Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460767

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the development will consist of the continued use of two existing temporary office buildings and their associated amenities, which comprise of: (1) A temporary office building [1,772.6 sq.m. GFA and 7.05m in height] consisting of welfare facilities (including a gymnasium, studio, WCs, changing room / lockers, and shower facilities), canteen / kitchen, meeting rooms / office space, an IT room, document control room, electrical room, plant room, and circulation areas and stairwells. (2) A temporary office building [3,326.2sq.m. GFA and 10.6m in height] consisting of open plan office space, meeting rooms, canteen / kitchen, an IT room, document control room, electrical room, welfare facilities (including WCs and a changing room / lockers), and circulation areas and stairwells. (3) 460 no. of car parking spaces. (4) 14 no. cycle parking spaces. (5) All associated hard and soft landscaping and site services

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Sept 2024

  2. Decision due

    14 Nov 2024

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    14 Nov 2024

  4. Grant issued

    3 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
MSD Ireland (Dunboyne Biologics) , Piercetown Dunboyne , Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
2.64 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 September 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
14 November 2024
Grant Date
3 January 2025
Permission Expires
2 January 2030

Location

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