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The Downs , Mullingar , Co.Westmeath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 176034

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

existing 30 metre high co-sharing lattice telecommunications support structure (as previously granted permission under reference 11/5114), carrying antennas and RT link dishes together with associated ground based equipment units and security fence.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Feb 2017

  2. Further information requested

    4 Apr 2017

  3. Further information received

    14 Dec 2017

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Jan 2018

  5. Decision due

    19 Jan 2018

  6. Grant issued

    21 Feb 2018

Application Details

Location
The Downs , Mullingar , Co.Westmeath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
10 February 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 January 2018
Grant Date
21 February 2018
Permission Expires
20 February 2023

Location

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