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Vale Road (Townland of Ballyraine Lower) , Arklow , Co. Wicklow

UNCONDITIONAL

Planning application 2584

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

Part 8 - submissions should be made to the relevant department as specified on the site notice (not to the Planning Department) - construct 2 No. social housing units and all associated works. The accommodation shall consist of the following: 1 No. 2 bed and 1 No. 3 bed single storey units

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Apr 2025

  2. Decision due

    3 Jun 2025

  3. Decision: UNCONDITIONAL

    9 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
Vale Road (Townland of Ballyraine Lower) , Arklow , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
0.14 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 April 2025
Status
DECISION MADE
Decision
UNCONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 July 2025

Location

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