Smyths PFS, Derry Road planning approved in 2021

What’s proposed

change of use of part of the existing building and its incorporation into the existing shop all at premises namely

Reference: 211627
Local authority: Meath County Council
Status: Granted with conditions · register status “APPLICATION FINALISED”
Received: 19 Aug 2021
Observations close: 23 Sept 2021 (closed 1844 days ago)
Decision due: 13 Oct 2021 · decided 13 Oct 2021
Decision: Conditional on 13 Oct 2021
Proposed development: change of use of part of the existing building and its incorporation into the existing shop all at premises namely
As published by the register.
Site area: 95 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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