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Carranstown Lane , Drogheda Road , Duleek Co. Meath

REFUSED

Planning application LB190517

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the construction of a new dwelling house, waste water treatment plant and percolation area including all associated site works and new site entrance. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    30 Apr 2019

  2. Further information requested

    21 Jun 2019

  3. Further information received

    19 Sept 2019

  4. Decision: REFUSED

    25 Oct 2019

  5. Decision due

    30 Oct 2019

Application Details

Location
Carranstown Lane , Drogheda Road , Duleek Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.316 ha
Floor Area
179 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
30 April 2019
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
25 October 2019

Location

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