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Rock Big , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560358

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

construction of a single storey dwelling, new vehicular entrance and driveway, new treatment system to current EPA standards and all associated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 May 2025

  2. Further information requested

    3 Jul 2025

  3. Further information received

    17 Dec 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    20 Jan 2026

  5. Decision due

    22 Jan 2026

  6. Grant issued

    24 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
Rock Big , Arklow , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
0.2 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 May 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 January 2026
Grant Date
24 February 2026
Permission Expires
23 February 2031

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