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104 Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Granted

Planning application S00B/0107

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Front porch and single storey extension to rear.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Feb 2000

  2. Decision due

    24 Apr 2000

  3. Decision: Grant Permission

    26 Apr 2000

  4. Grant issued

    9 Jun 2000

Application Details

Location
104 Whitecliff, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
268.95045528166 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 February 2000
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
26 April 2000
Grant Date
9 June 2000

Location

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Conversion of existing car port to entrance hall and minor internal alterations.

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