Application description published by Louth County Council.
The development will consist of: 1. Part demolition of existing commerical stores. 2. A single storey ground floor extension (114m2) to an existing retail shop for use as a sit down deli, food preparation area & stoarage area. 3. Part change of use of existing first floor area from commercial storage to student accommodation (5 no. bedrooms with communal kitchen/living and ancillary facilities) 4. A new external access to first floor area and 5. Associated site development works. SPLIT DECISION. 1. To GRANT Permission for the part change of use of existing first floor area from commercial storage to student accommodation (5no. bedrooms with communal kitchen/living and ancillary facilities), a new external access to first floor area and bicycle parking stands. 2. To REFUSE Permission for the part demolition of existing commercial stores and a single storey ground floor extension of 114sqm to an existing retail shop for use as a sit down deli, food preparation area & storage area.
Application and appeal history
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ABP-304185-19Submitted 10 April 2019 / decided Not recorded
Status not recorded
Appeal submittedAppeal reference ABP-304185-19
10 April 2019
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Decision details
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Application ref
18529
Received
06 July 2018
Decided
14 March 2019
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Louth County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
Refused
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Planning analysis
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Source documents
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