Ard Luman , Almondstown , Clogherhead — planning application LOUTH 18772

What’s proposed

Planning retention for "wooden lodge" that consists of sauna/seating area. *Significant Further Information received on 19/08/2019*

Reference: 18772
Local authority: Louth County Council
Status: Withdrawn or invalid · register status “DEEMED WITHDRAWN”
Received: 26 Sept 2018
Observations close: 31 Oct 2018 (closed 2896 days ago)
Decision due: No due date published
Decision: Not decided
Proposed development: Planning retention for "wooden lodge" that consists of sauna/seating area. *Significant Further Information received on 19/08/2019*
As published by the register.
Site area: 99 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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