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National Construction Training Centre , Drumcraw or Mountlucas / Derrycricket , Daingean Co. Offaly

Nov 13 2023

Application Received

Jan 15 2024

Further Info. Requested

Feb 23 2024

Further Info. Received

Apr 18 2024

Decision

Apr 18 2024

Decision Due

May 27 2024

Granted

May 26 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 13 / 11 / 2023
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

(A) The construction of Phase 1 of the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Demonstration Park consisting of 5no. demonstration structures which shall be used for training and research purposes. They shall comprise of: 1no. two storey Type A Structure; 1no. two/three/four storey Type B/C/D Structure; 1no. one/two storey Type E/F Structure; 1no. two storey Type G Structure; and 1no. two storey Type H Structure. (B) The upgrade of the existing foul water treatment plant. (C) The provision of landscaping, storm water storage swales, groundworks, service connections, roads/pathways/set down, public lighting, and all associated site development works to complete the development. A Natura Impact Statement (N.I.S.)will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

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