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Ballynabrocky , Manor Kilbride , Blessington

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Planning application 18608

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

minor alterations to existing elevations along with an increase in basement floor area to that previously granted under planning file 92/8815 and all associated site works

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Application Details

Location
Ballynabrocky , Manor Kilbride , Blessington
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
0.73 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 June 2018
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

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