23786: Conditional grant planning record / PlanIntel

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Application ref: 23786
Received: 19 October 2023
Decided: 12 February 2024
FI requested: Yes

Authority: Wicklow County Council
Application type: RETENTION
Outcome: Conditional grant
Extraction: Pending

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