Newrath, Rathnew, Co Wicklow
Proposed development
The demolition of the existing pitched roof bungalow and the construction of 37 residential units in 3 no Blocks. Block A fronting onto the R772 comprises of 10no 1bed apartments and 4no 2bed apartments over 4 floors; Block B comprises of a part 3 storey part 4 storey block with a 129sqm ground floor cafe fronting on the R772 with 129sqm office/professional services unit at first floor with 1no 1bed apartment and 2no 2bed apartments over and 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. Block C over 3 storeys, comprises of 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. 37 surface car parking spaces, 56 secure bike spaces and bin storage with new boundary and vehicular/pedestrian entrances onto the R772 and all services connections and associated site and landscaping works necessary to complete the development
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- 17 Dec 2026
- Residential units
- 37
- Floor area
- 2811.1000000000004 m²
Timeline
Application received
23 Oct 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Decision due
17 Dec 2026
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the demolition of the existing storey bungalow and the construction of 37 residential units in 3 no Blocks, Block A fronting onto the R772 comprises of 10no 1bed apartments and 4no 2bed apartments over 4 floors; Block B comprises of a part 3storey part 4 storey block with a 129sqm ground floor café fronting on the R772 with 129sqm office/professional services unit at first floor with 1no 1bed apartment and 2no 2bed apartments over and 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. Block C over 3 storeys, comprises of 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. 37 surface car parking spaces, 56 secure bike spaces and bin storage with new boundary and vehicular/pedestrian entrances onto the R772 and all services connections and associated site and landscaping works necessary to complete the development
Erect an 18m high telecommunications monopole structure carrying antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment all enclosed by security fencing
for a Large- Scale Residential Development, comprising amendments to a previously permitted Large-Scale Residential Development (WCC Ref. 2360219 and ACP Ref. ABP 322476-25) The proposed development comprises: Amendments to elevations, floor plans, sections, materials and finished floor levels of the following permitted 1-2 storey house types: 21 no. House Type, 4 no. House Type Q2d, 4 no. House Type R2a, 14 no. House Type R2d, 37 no. House Type M1, 5 no. House Type N2a, 17 no. House Type O1, 3 no. House Type 01b, 1 no. House Type 02a, 1 no. House Type 02b, 2 no. House Type P2a and 2 no. House Type W2a. Amendments to elevations, floor plans, sections, materials and finished floor levels of the following permitted 3 storey duplex unit types: 2 no. Duplex Type V21a-2, 2 no. Duplex Type V21a-3, 4 no. Duplex Type V21c-2, 4 no. Duplex Type V21c-3, 2 no. Duplex Type V21d-2 and 2 no. Duplex Type V21d-3. Amendments to elevations, floor plans, sections, materials and finished floor levels of all apartment units provided within the permitted 4 storey apartment blocks – Block 01, Block 02 and Block 03 at ground to third floor level. No additional units are proposed by the subject application. The proposed development also provides for all associated site development works and services provision above and below ground, reconfiguration of internal access roads and footpaths, and amendments to hard and soft landscaping and car parking areas to facilitate the unit type changes. All other site development works will remain as permitted under WCC Ref. 2360219 and ACP Ref. ABP-322476-25
front porch as constructed to dwelling and associated works
proposed housing development of 44 no. residential units comprising of 40 no. 2 & 3 bed terraced houses (2 storey) and 4 no. 1 & 3 bed simplex/duplex units in 2 no. 3 storey blocks, extension to existing childcare facility at ‘Lorrin Lodge’ of approx. 59sq.m and proposed vehicular and pedestrian access through ‘Lorrin Lodge’ onto the Newcastle Road (R761), together with all associated site development works including estate roads, footpaths, car parking, bins & bicycle storage, boundary treatment, services infrastructure including watermains, foul sewerage, surface water drainage and on-site attenuation tanks with connections into existing surface water drain and piped services infrastructure in the immediate vicinity
59 sq.m two storey rear extension to 69 sq.m dwelling, proposed bay window and roof overhang to front of dwelling and associated works