Valleymount, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Proposed development
Demolition of a section of existing building, to renovate and reinstate existing abandoned residential dwelling to include reinstatement of roof structure alterations and to erect an extension to side and rear of existing abandoned dwelling, install wastewater treatment facilities to current EPA standard, connection to existing water supply, upgrading existing entrance and all associated site and ancillary works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- 7 Jan 2027
Timeline
Application received
4 Nov 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Tue 8 Dec 2026
Decision due
7 Jan 2027
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Planning history within 750 m
storey & a half type dwelling, on-site effluent disposal system to current EPA guidelines, detached domestic garage, with access via recessed entrance previously granted under PPRR 25/60419 and all associated site works
Full planning permission for (A) Change of use and modifications to existing domestic shed from storage to habitable space along with subsequent extensions to front, rear and side linking to main dwelling, (B) New single storey extension facilitating boot room / utility space, (C) New attic dormer window to the front of existing dwelling to provided increased storage space at attic level, (D) Internal modifications to tie in with new works, (E) Construction of a new detached domestic shed with mezzanine level, (F) Landscaping, connection to all existing site services and all associated development works at Valleymount, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. W91 A5R3.
Planning permission for dormer type dwelling, on-site effluent disposal system to current EPA guidelines, domestic outbuilding, recessed entrance and all associated site works
change of use applies to the ground floor front room and associated stores which were formerly a shop and post office and will change to residential use; the extension is for a single storey kitchen and dining room all to the rear; the alterations include; the addition of a flat roof dormer and rooflight to the existing rear lean-to at first floor level to provide a bedroom with adequate head-room; replacement of non-original front doors and windows (the historic sash windows will be repaired); repair and alteration of the existing single-storey flat-roofed store at the side; internal alterations and repair of the protected structure; alterations of the boundary walls to improve the safety of the existing vehicle egress; the resulting house will be a part-single storey, part-two-storey four bedroom house
demolish a single storey extension at rear, erect a pitched roof canopy at rear, erect a single storey extension at front of dwelling
new crushed stone track in order to create a walking and cycling Greenway which will follow the edge of the Blessington Lakes together with upgrading of existing tracks commencing in the town of Blessington and following a route close to the shoreline through the townlands of Baltyboys Lower, Tulfarris, Rathballylong, Baltyboys Upper, Monamuck, Valleymount, Annacarney, Carrigacurra, Ballyknockan, Ballynastockan, Lackan, Sroughan and the villages of Valleymount, Ballyknockan and Lacken before returning to Blessington at Knockieran Bridge. Upgarding works will include widening of existing track and laying of geotextile with a surface layer of crushed stone surface. Construction works will involve shallow excavation, laying of geotextile with a surface layer of crushed stone surface. placement of approx 100 culverts, 18 light bridges over larger streams, fencing and minor landscaping