Coolrain Sawmill, Coolrain, Co Laois
Retention of concrete hardstanding and construction of four metal-clad portal frame structures at a sawmill.
2460574 · Laois County Council · Lodged 1 October 2024
- Reference
- 2460574
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 October 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 4332 m²
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to retain a concrete hardstanding area and groundworks at Coolrain Sawmill. The application also proposes the construction of four new single-skin metal-clad portal frame structures and a new hardstanding yard with surface water drainage. The site operates under an EPA integrated pollution license.
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Official record
Development description
- Retain concrete hardstanding area and groundworks
- Construct four new single skin metal clad portal frame structures, new hardstanding yard with surface water drainage and all associated site works. The site is the subject of an existing integrated pollution license from the epa
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 October 2024
- Further information requested25 November 2024
- Further information received28 March 2025
- Decision due24 April 2025
- Decision issued24 April 2025
- Grant issued26 May 2025
- Permission expiry25 May 2030
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