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On the River Shannon , at Grace Road , Ranelagh

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 187160

Westmeath - Westmeath County Council

Proposed Development

The development consists of the installation of 72m of floating mooring, access gangway and construction of a new access plinth and path connecting to existing path. Installation of a single 9m length unit with lower freeboard for canoes and small boats. Cleaning and small amount of dredging 65m3 of the area beside the existing quay steps to improve access for small boats and canoes. The proposal will involve works to or within the curtilage of the following protected structure Quay and Slipway (RPS 097). A Natura Impact Statement and Ecological Impact Assessment have been prepared and included as part of the planning application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Aug 2018

  2. Further information requested

    18 Oct 2018

  3. Further information received

    14 Nov 2018

  4. Decision due

    11 Dec 2018

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    11 Dec 2018

  6. Grant issued

    13 Feb 2019

Application Details

Location
On the River Shannon , at Grace Road , Ranelagh
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Westmeath County Council
Floor Area
1 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
24 August 2018
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
11 December 2018
Grant Date
13 February 2019
Permission Expires
12 February 2024

Location

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