Hedge View , Porterstown Lane , Ratoath Co. Meath — planning application MEATH RA190087

What’s proposed

retention permission is sought for the existing single storey extension 16.3 Msq, constructed to the side and rear of the existing dwelling

Reference: RA190087
Local authority: Meath County Council
Status: Granted with conditions · register status “APPLICATION FINALISED”
Received: 31 Jan 2019
Observations close: 7 Mar 2019 (closed 2769 days ago)
Decision due: 27 Mar 2019 · decided 25 Mar 2019
Decision: Conditional on 25 Mar 2019
Proposed development: retention permission is sought for the existing single storey extension 16.3 Msq, constructed to the side and rear of the existing dwelling
As published by the register.
Site area: 78 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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