2584: 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
Vale Road (Townland of Ballyraine Lower), Arklow, Co. Wicklow
DecisionUnconditional grant
Decided09 July 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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