2660426
N/AWicklow - Wicklow County Council
Proposed Development
1) demolition of part of existing ground floor area of the building to the rear, to provide private open space; 2) construction of a new first floor extension and external stairs to rear; 3) change of use of existing ground floor commercial unit from Launderette use to retail/café use; 4) construction of a separate entrance and stairs to existing first floor residential unit; 5) alterations to the existing elevations and shopfront; 6) internal layout alterations and all associated and ancillary works
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Application received
18 May 2026
Further information requested
3 Jul 2026
Further information received
11 Aug 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
7 Sept 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 78 Lower Main Street , Arklow , Co Wicklow
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Site Area
- 0.01 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 18 May 2026
- Status
- NEW APPLICATION
- Decision
- N/A
- Decision Due
- 7 September 2026
Location
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