2560029
REFUSEDWicklow - Wicklow County Council
Proposed Development
the proposed amendment to the development consists of the retention of the existing bungalow on the site (106sqm) previously permitted for demolition, for an amendment to the route of the previously permitted surface water drainage network on the site, for proposed internal site boundaries and private open space serving the bungalow to be retained and for all associated site works above and below ground. The existing monastery building forming part of the previously permitted development is a protected structure
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Application received
22 Jan 2025
Decision: REFUSED
13 Mar 2025
Decision due
18 Mar 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Former Carmelite Monastery Lands , Convent Road , Delgany
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Site Area
- 4.123 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 22 January 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- REFUSED
- Decision Date
- 13 March 2025
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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consist of a mixed-use development including: 99 No. residential units in the following composition: - 59 no. Houses (14 No. 2 bed, 37 No. 3 bed and 8 No. 4 bed) with heights of two storey (53 No.) and bungalows (6. No.) in a mixture of 2 No. Detached, 20 No. Semi-detached and 37 No. terraced. - 36 No. duplex apartments are proposed in 4 No. three storey blocks (18 No. 3 bed and 18 No. 2 bed). - 4 No. bed apartments (all 3 bed) in the existing first floor modern extension of the protected structure. In the protected structure the following change of use is proposed. - The villa house is proposed to be used as a crèche (495 sqm) over two storeys and will extend into the existing modern extension. - The chapel is proposed as a community use (237 sqm) and will extend into the existing modern extension which will include toilets and a tea station. In the existing modern extension of the protected structure, the following change of use is proposed. - A retail unit (55 sqm) at ground floor. - A cafe (113 sqm) at ground floor. - A GP/medical practice (110 sqm) at ground floor. - 4 No. own door craft manufacturing units are proposed (total 160sqm) at ground floor. - ESB plant (25 sqm), access lobbies, lift and ancillary at ground floor. - 1 No. office unit (136 sqm) at first floor. - 4 No. apartments (all 3 bed) are proposed at first floor. The application also proposes the following: - New vehicular access from Convent Road. - Provision of pedestrian and cycle connections. - Demolition of bungalow and outbuildings (total 453 sqm) - Balconies are proposed to be erected for use of 4 No. apartments on the existing extension to Protected Structure. - Minor works to Protected Structure and existing extension to facilitate proposed uses and fire escape. - Change of use of Gate Lodge to management office (24 sqm). - The development includes site clearance, private, communal and public open space, landscaping including enhancement of stream, removal of walls, new boundary treatments, 212 parking spaces, ESB kiosk, lighting, play areas, cycle spaces, site drainage works and all ancillary site development works above and below ground.
Former Carmelite Monastery Lands , Convent Road , Delgany
Part 8 Active travel scheme on Convent Road, Delgany
Convent Road , Delgany , Co. Wicklow
1. Provision of a new rear 3-storey hotel block, comprising 27 bedrooms over lower ground floor carpark, including provision for stairwells, lift and reception area. 2. Permission sought to extend the existing rear patio area to form lower ground level carpark and upper ground floor deck with provision for access to existing bedrooms, new bedrooms, public house and restaurant. 3. Alterations to existing bedroom no. 28. 4. Conversion of existing 1st floor kitchen/dining room to 2 en-suite bedrooms 5A and 6A. 5. Retention permission for existing first floor en-suite bedrooms 2A to 4A. 6. Provision also sought for one way traffic and pedestrian access off the current carpark entrance together with EXIT access for traffic via Hunters Brook Estate. 7. All necessary foul, mains and surface water connections and all public services. 8. All ancillary works to facilitate the above-mentioned proposals
The Horse & Hound Public House & Hotel , Convent Road , Delgany
removal of 3 no stained glass windows in St Mary's Church (protected structure) to be replaced with new lancet windows to match existing leaded windows using clear glass. The application should be read in conjunction with a concurrent planning application for development at the Parish Centre at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary
St Marys Church , Carmelite Monastery , Delgany
Part 8 Active travel scheme on Convent Road, Delgany
Convent Road , Delgany , Co Wicklow
the installation of a 1.62m high, 0.87m wide, 0.50m deep above ground natural gas pressure reduction cabinet and an accompanying 3.25m vent stack with all ancillary services and associated site works
Hunter's Brook , Delgany , Co. Wicklow
8.5m high flagpole replica telecommunications support structure to internally house antenna at the rear gable end of the Horse and Hound. The development will also include the erection of 1 no transmission dish at the roof level including radio units, together with associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works
The Horse & Hound , Convent Road , Delgany
the installation of a 1.62m high, 0.87m wide, 0.50m deep above ground natural gas pressure reduction cabinet and an accompanying 3.25m vent stack with all ancillary services and associated site works
Hunter's Brook , Delgany , Co. Wicklow
development consisting of the addition of a new double velux rooflight to the front roof of the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling house, all with associated alterations to the existing attic space
11 Delgany Place , Delgany , Co. Wicklow
alterations / modifications to the previous grant of planning permission 16/639 (27.247461) under which permission was granted for the demolition of the existing single storey dance studio/office building & demolition of 2 storey building to rear of Wicklow Arms Public House (the demolition works did not relate to any aspect of protected structure), the construction of village centre dev comprising 22 res units & retail, office & restaurant dev. The res component of scheme comprised of 12x3bed house units in a combination of 2storey terraced semi detached & detached house units & 2x1bed apt units & 8x2bed apts in a new village centre building. The commercial element of scheme comprised of redev of The Wicklow Arms Public House incl internal alterations to provide for change of use from former pubic house to restaurant, 2 retail units, 3 office units. The proposal provides for 78 carparking spaces, bicycle parking, public open space, private open space, pedestrian links from the Delgany Inn carpark, landscaping works incl boundary treatment, bin storage facilities, apt storage units, access road via Bellevue Court, service connections & surface upgrade works & all assoc dev works. The modifications proposed under this application consist of the omission of the previously granted 3 storey village centre building comprising 2no1bed apt units, 8 no2bed apts & 2 no ground floor retail units, the existing ext to the Wicklow Arms Public House are not longer to be demolished, change of use of the 1st floor level of existing rear ext to Wicklow Arms House from restaurant use to retail incl off license use and ancillary areas. No change of use at ground floor (currently used as restaurant/bar & off license) is proposed. Minor alterations to rear facades of existing rear ext comprising rooflights, canopy entrance to retail unit, removal of double door & provision of windows, removal of existing external steps & provision of stepped approach to rear of rear ext, all together with assoc site works, pedestrian connections, signage, road levels & road design, car parking arrangements, drainage & boundary treatments necessary to complete the dev (Wicklow Arms Public House is a protected structure)
Wicklow Arms Public House , Delgany , Co. Wicklow
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