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1 Market Square Townparks , Birr , Co.Offaly

REFUSED

Planning application 2560496

Offaly - Offaly County Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of a change of use from a commercial unit to a 6-bedroom guest house, refurbishment works to a Protected Structure (NIAH Registration No:14819128), and all associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Oct 2025

  2. Further information requested

    11 Dec 2025

  3. Further information received

    6 Feb 2026

  4. Decision: REFUSED

    10 Apr 2026

  5. Decision due

    12 Apr 2026

Application Details

Location
1 Market Square Townparks , Birr , Co.Offaly
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Offaly County Council
Site Area
0.094 ha
Floor Area
133 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
19 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
10 April 2026

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