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DERRYARKIN , RHODE , CO OFFALY

REFUSED

Planning application 23322

Offaly - Offaly County Council

Proposed Development

ROCK EXTRACTION FROM AN AREA OF LAND CONSISTING OF 3.6 HECTARES TO A LEVEL OF 54.5 METRES ABOVE ORDNANCE DATUM, RESTORATION OF AREA ON COMPLETION OF EXTRACTION AND ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY FACILITIES/WORKS. ROCK WILL BE EXTRACTED BY MECHANICAL MEANS AND TRANSPORTED TO THE EXISTING MANUFACTURING AREA. THE APPLICANT IS SEEKING A 10-YEAR PLANNING PERMISSION

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Jul 2023

  2. Decision due

    29 Aug 2023

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    29 Aug 2023

Application Details

Location
DERRYARKIN , RHODE , CO OFFALY
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Offaly County Council
Site Area
3.6 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 July 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
29 August 2023

Location

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