Carnowen, Castlefinn planning approved, building started

What’s proposed

ERECTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM AND MACHINERY STORAGE SHED INCLUDING ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Reference: 2051805
Local authority: Donegal County Council
Status: Commenced · register status “APPLICATION FINALISED”
Received: 27 Nov 2020
Observations close: 11 Jan 2021 (closed 2099 days ago)
Decision due: 7 Apr 2021 · decided 1 Apr 2021
Decision: Conditional on 1 Apr 2021
Proposed development: ERECTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM AND MACHINERY STORAGE SHED INCLUDING ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS
As published by the register.
Site area: 4,015 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant: Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name council register

19 Jun 2023 · Builder told the council work was starting (opted out of the finish sign-off) CN0101785DL

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