PL06S.246101Submitted 04 February 2016 / decided 02 June 2016
Appeal decidedRefuse Permission
- Appeal submittedAppeal reference PL06S.24610104 February 2016
- Appeal decisionRefuse Permission02 June 2016
Mount Carmel Park, Firhouse, Dublin 24
Planning application SD15A/0336
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided06 January 2016
Application typePermission
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- SD06A/0443Detached two-storey, three-bed dwelling at the side. / 0.1 km away / 07 December 2006Refused
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- S00A/0723For two- storey detached house on site at side. / 0.2 km away / 13 December 2000Refused
- SD04A/0217Two bedroom, two storey detached house and vehicular access in side garden. / 0.2 km away / 27 May 2004Refused
- S99A/0553Dwelling, entrance, boundary walls and piers with connection to main foul and surface water sewers. / 0.2 km away / 20 October 1999Refused