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Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, Co. Dublin

Granted

Planning application SD05A/0833

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Relocation and refurbishment of 13 no. portacabins with an established use of reception, class/briefing rooms and simulators from south-west of Weston Aerodrome to north-west of Weston Aerodrome.

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    1 Dec 2005

  2. Application received

    24 Jan 2006

  3. Further information received

    24 Jan 2006

  4. Decision due

    20 Feb 2006

  5. Decision: Grant Permission

    20 Feb 2006

  6. Appeal submitted

    20 Mar 2006

  7. Appeal decided: Refuse Permission

    11 Jun 2007

Application Details

Location
Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
3290 ha
Floor Area
535.8 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
24 January 2006
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
20 February 2006
Permission Expires
19 September 2006

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL 06S.216916
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Refuse Permission
Submitted
20 March 2006
Decided
11 June 2007

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