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The Diskin Centre , Golden Island , Athlone

May 05 2026

Application Received

Jun 29 2026

Decision

Jun 29 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 05 / 05 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    REFUSED (Refused)

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Development Description:

development which will consist of the installation of a single-storey café unit comprising two connected modular structures (20ft containers), incorporating a coffee and food preparation area, customer seating area, and accessible toilet facilities, together with associated site works including internal access roads, car parking, bin storage, signage, landscaping, and all ancillary site development works. The proposal includes a controlled takeaway collection point for customers

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