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Monday 31 August 2026

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Scurragh , Townparks , Birr Co. Offaly

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Planning application 2660405

Offaly - Offaly County Council

Proposed Development

development comprising works to the existing 2 No. rugby pitches which includes: 1/Installation of 2 No. prefabricated concrete spectator stands. 2/ Relocation of existing dug-out boxes. 3/Erection of 9 No. floodlighting columns complete with floodlights. 4/Erection of 2m high security fencing. 5/ Erection of 2 No. electronic scoreboards. 6/ Erection of 5 No. ball catcher nets and supporting columns, together with internal crowd control fencing and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    31 Jul 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    24 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
Scurragh , Townparks , Birr Co. Offaly
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Offaly County Council
Site Area
2.643 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
31 July 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
24 September 2026

Location

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