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Former Carmelite Monastery Lands , Convent Road , Delgany

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 21959

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

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.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Aug 2021

  2. Further information requested

    24 Sept 2021

  3. Further information received

    11 Nov 2021

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    7 Dec 2021

  5. Decision due

    8 Dec 2021

  6. Appeal submitted

    12 Jan 2022

  7. Grant issued

    20 Dec 2023

Application Details

Location
Former Carmelite Monastery Lands , Convent Road , Delgany
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
4.12 ha
Floor Area
10465.4 sq m
Residential Units
99

Timeline

Registration Date
4 August 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
7 December 2021
Grant Date
20 December 2023
Permission Expires
19 December 2028

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
APB 32451-22
Decision
WITHDRAWN
Submitted
12 January 2022

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18179CONDITIONAL22 Feb 2018

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211488CONDITIONAL13 Dec 2021

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