GrantedChange of useDecided 9 January 2018

Whiterath, Dromiskin, Co Louth

Demolition of prefabs and conversion of an existing building into a new Dog Rescue Centre with kennels and solar panels.

17297 · Louth County Council · Lodged 20 April 2017

Reference: 17297
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 April 2017

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The project involves the demolition of existing prefabricated structures and the change of use of an existing building to a new Dog Rescue Centre. It includes new single-storey kennels for 45 dogs, solar panels, storage buildings, and outdoor exercise areas.

Change of usedog rescuesolardemolition

Storey: 1

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Development description

Permission for development to consist of demolition and removal of existing prefabricated structures from site, retention and change of use of existing building to a new dog rescue centre, comprising of treatment facilities, reception with public waiting/viewing areas, staff and administration areas, sanitary facilities and ancillary accommodation. The development will also include provision of new single storey dog kennel facilities to side and rear of the existing building to accommodate 45 no. Dogs, provision of solar panels to roof of complex, 2 no. Ancillary storage buildings, upgrade of existing car parking area, provision of enclosed and outdoor dog exercise areas, service yard, waste treatment and all other ancillary site works. ** significant further information received 08/12/2017 providing for the amended application site boundary and building layout, additional information provided on proposed waste water treatment system and percolation area, surface water drainage design and provision of new public lighting on site and other information has been furnished to the planning authority **

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
11 The Hamlet, Commons Rd, Dromiskin	Apr 2025	€320,000	442 m
50 Commons Gr, Dromiskin, Dundalk	Sept 2025	€225,000	494 m

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Application received20 April 2017
Further information requested9 June 2017
Further information received8 December 2017
Decision due13 January 2018
Decision issued9 January 2018
Grant issued9 February 2018
Permission expiry8 February 2023

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