Drumconra/Low Forge Td, Swanlinbar, Co Cavan
Change of use from agricultural machinery storage to a vehicle dismantling and tractor repair facility.
20218 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 12 June 2020
- Reference
- 20218
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 June 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application in Swanlinbar seeks a change of use from agricultural machinery storage and workshops to a vehicle dismantling and tractor repair facility. It includes constructing a concrete unloading apron, roadway extensions with an oil/water separator, a waste oils collection area, and a hardcore storage area.
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Official record
Development description
For change of use of the following: (1) change of use from existing agricultural machinery store (two bays) to a dismantling area for vehicles/machines, (2) change of use from maintenance workshop (1 bay) to area for tractor repairs and change of use from machinery store (1 bay) to area for car dismantling, (3) construct new concrete apron for un-loading area for machines/vehicles awaiting dismantling, (4) extend concrete roadway with all aprons falling to oil/water separator unit and connect to existing storm water, (5) construct waste oils collection area which will be connected to all dismantling and workshop areas & (6) construct a hardcore area for the storage of de-polluted vehicles/machines and parts, all to connect to existing associated services
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 June 2020
- Further information requested5 August 2020
- Application withdrawn16 December 2020
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