300275-17Submitted 22 November 2017 / decided 31 August 2019
Status not recordedCONDITIONAL
- Open event sourceAppeal submittedAppeal reference 300275-1722 November 2017
- Open event sourceAppeal decisionCONDITIONAL31 August 2019
Former Topaz Oil Storage Facility, Located at Dock Road, Queen Street
Planning application 1783
DecisionConditional grant
Decided27 October 2017
Application typePERMISSION
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