ABP-322241-25Submitted 12 March 2025 / decided 16 July 2025
Status not recordedREFUSED
- Appeal submittedAppeal reference ABP-322241-2512 March 2025
- Appeal decisionREFUSED16 July 2025
Athenry, Clarke Street/Cross Street, Athenry Co. Galway
Planning application 2560038
DecisionRefused
Decided12 March 2025
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