Dromcarra South Kilbarry Macroom planning approved

What’s proposed

Retention of conversion of attic to living accommodation, velux rooflights, and first floor gable window to dwelling

Reference: 08/7301
Local authority: Cork County Council
Status: Granted with conditions · register status “APPLICATION FINALISED”
Received: 16 Jun 2008
Observations close: 21 Jul 2008 (closed 6654 days ago)
Decision due: 10 Aug 2008 · decided 11 Aug 2008
Decision: Conditional on 11 Aug 2008
Proposed development: Retention of conversion of attic to living accommodation, velux rooflights, and first floor gable window to dwelling
As published by the register.
Site area: 6,080 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant: Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name council register

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