Change of use of an existing retail unit currently used as a News, magazines and stationary outlet to an Ethnic convenience retail food outlet and a new signage and minor alterations all associated with the unit all at Unit 3, Block A, Castlemill Shopping Centre, Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
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Unit 3 , Block A , Castlemill Shopping Centre, Hamlet Lane, Balbrigga
One-off house / within 5 km where a location match is available
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25% of nearby decided applications were refused. The preview found 557 nearby planning records within 5 km where a location match is available.
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- F21A/0441
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- One-off house
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1. Amalgamation of ground floor level of unit nos. 12 & 13 to form a single retail food store unit (204sqm). 2. removal of internal wall to facilitate the amalgamation. 3. and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.
For the material change of use from existing retail unit to amusement
Retention of a change of use from retail to a shop for the sale of hot food (pizza) as well as cold non-alcoholic drinks and desserts, mainly for home delivery, with ancillary customer collection. The application also includes the retention of one externally-illuminated fascia / shopfront sign. AI Rcvd 19/11/2024
The development will consist of: a planning permission for a change of use from Retail to a Community Centre including all associated site works. Additional Information Received 27/01/2026
Planning permission for attic conversion with dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non-habitable storage space with roof windows to front all with associated ancillary works.
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