Fisherstown, Cloondara, Co Longford
Change of use of part of the former Atlantic Mills factory to a recycling facility.
19194 · Longford County Council · Lodged 17 July 2019
- Reference
- 19194
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 July 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to convert part of the former manufacturing facility into a recycling facility for wood, plastic, cardboard, paper, and metal. The application also includes the installation of a weighbridge, plant rooms, and alterations to the building's facades.
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Official record
Development description
Proposed change of use of part of the former atlantic mills factory from a manufacturing facility to a recycling facility to include processing, recycling & recovery of the following, wood, plastic, cardboard, paper & metal. Consent will be applied for under a waste facility permit application under the waste management (facility permit and registration) regulations 2007 - as amended. Full planning permission is also being sought for the proposed installation of a weighbridge, plant rooms together with alterations to the existing rear and side facades of the existing former factory building known as atlantic mills and all associated ancillary works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherstown, Clondra, Longford | Sept 2025 | €154,000 | 371 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 July 2019
- Further information requested3 September 2019
- Further information received11 February 2020
- Decision due9 March 2020
- Decision issued5 March 2020
- Grant issued9 June 2020
- Permission expiry8 June 2025
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