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GrantedRetentionDecided 1 April 2025

Weston Airport, Backwestonpark, Leixlip, Dublin, W23XHF8

Retention of minor alterations to the terminal building at Weston Airport.

SD25A/0024W · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 6 February 2025

Reference
SD25A/0024W
Authority
South Dublin County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Retention
Received
6 February 2025

Summary

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Retention is sought for minor alterations to a previous permission at the terminal building, including revised fire escape doors, relocated stairs, and updated signage. The application also proposes omitting previously planned second-floor offices.

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Development description

Retention of minor alterations to the existing grant of permission sd22a/0345 comprising; revised arrangement of fire escape door and window, at stair core no. 2, replacement of freestanding metal lettering with self-illuminated lettering for the "weston airport" sign on the front canopy, and the termination of the overhanging canopy at western side of new foyer, all on the northwestern side of the terminal. The alteration and relocation of escape stairs 3, by 2.78 m to the southeast, on the southwestern side of the terminal. The omission of the customs office, and changes to the arrivals and departures lobbies and the replacement of freestanding metal lettering signage with 2 no. Backlit wall mounted signs (flags) on the southeastern side of the terminal. Also applied for are alterations to previous grant of permission consisting of the omission of the proposed second-floor offices, and the omission of new openings in parapet walls at second floor level facing the runway.

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“To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture”

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  1. Application received6 February 2025
  2. Decision due2 April 2025
  3. Decision issued1 April 2025
  4. Permission expiry15 May 2030

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