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A NURSING home developer has been given the green light to retain developments on the site of a former hotel in Meelick. Beech Lodge Care Facility had sought retention planning permission for changes to an application that was granted on September 15, 2015 on the site of the former Two Mile Inn Hotel, which closed in September 2010 with the loss of 15 jobs. All works have been constructed within the footprint of the permitted building works with no increase in floor area. Having regard to the approved care facility use on site, the policies of the current Development Plan and the pattern of development in the area, Clare County Council considered the proposed retention would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity and would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Modifications to elevations include reduction in window opening sizes, addition of new windows, addition of …
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