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Former Convent of Mercy Folly Lane Downpatrick

Granted Newry, Mourne and Down LA07/2022/1396/DCA Conservation Area Consent

Works: Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Demolition works to include demolition of existing stand alone building, removal of some internal walls and creation of a fire exit.

As published by the council, reference LA07/2022/1396/DCA

Application record

Reference
LA07/2022/1396/DCA
Type
Conservation Area Consent
Status
Determined
Decision
Granted
Received
24 Aug 2022
Validated
9 Sep 2022
Decided
13 Mar 2023
Ward
Cathedral (Armagh,Banbridge & Craigavon)

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Aug 2022

    Received by Newry, Mourne and Down

  2. 9 Sep 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 13 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Granted

  4. 7 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

46 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Newry, Mourne and Down granted permission on 13 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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