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Site at Rossana Lower and Newrath , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 23854

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

proposed 80 No. residential units (64 No. houses and 16 No. duplexes) and childcare facility of 196 sq.m together with all associated site development works including estate roads, footpaths, car parking, bins and storage, boundary treatment, services infrastructure including watermains, foul sewerage, surface water sewerage and on-site attenuation tanks. The proposed development includes for measures to upgrade and realign the Newcastle Road (R761) which will provide for turning lanes at the entrance to the proposed development and Wicklow County Campus (Clermont) and a new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing. A sloped landscaped area located between the existing Clermont demesne wall and the new road realignment is proposed, and a partial demolition of Clermont demesne wall to facilitate the proposed realignment. A new two-way shared pedestrian/ cyclist path is proposed along the western side of the proposed realignment from the site entrance to the roundabout junction at the Rathnew Relief Road. A new surface water open drain is proposed from the proposed development along the western side of the proposed new public footpath/ cycle lane which is then piped further south under the proposed realignment Newcastle Road (R761), and out onto Tighe avenue (R772) where it will drain further south to an existing surface water manhole on Main Street. Watermain and foul sewerage connections are proposed into the existing public mains in the vicinity. The proposed foul sewerage will be piped under the Newcastle Road (R761) up to the existing public sewer on Tighe Avenue (R772)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Nov 2023

  2. Further information requested

    24 Jan 2024

  3. Further information received

    9 Feb 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    29 Feb 2024

  5. Decision due

    7 Mar 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    22 Mar 2024

  7. Grant issued

    31 Jul 2024

Application Details

Location
Site at Rossana Lower and Newrath , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION CONSEQUENT
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
3.618 ha
Floor Area
8398.490000000003 sq m
Residential Units
80

Timeline

Registration Date
23 November 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
29 February 2024
Grant Date
31 July 2024
Permission Expires
30 July 2029

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-319362-24
Decision
DISMISSED
Submitted
22 March 2024

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Planning Applications Nearby

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41m
211195CONDITIONAL4 Oct 2021

90 no. residential units (64 no. houses and 26 no. duplexes) and childcare facility of 196 sq.m together with all associated site development works including estate roads, footpaths, car parking, bins & bicycle storage, boundary treatment, services infrastructure including water mains, foul sewerage, surface water sewerage and on-site attenuation tanks. The proposed development includes for measures to upgrade and realign the Newcastle Road (R761) which will provide for turning lanes at the entrance to the proposed development and Wicklow County Campus (Clermont) and new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing. A sloped landscaped area located between the existing Clermont demesne wall and the new road realignment is proposed, and a partial demolition of Clermont demesne wall to facilitate the proposed realignment. A new two-way shared pedestrian / cyclist path is proposed along the western side of the proposed realignment from the site entrance to the roundabout junction at the Rathnew Relief road. A new surface water open drain is proposed from the proposed development along the western side of the proposed new public footpath / cycle lane which is then piped further south under the proposed realigned Newcastle Road (R761) to connect into the existing surface water main near the roundabout junction along the Rathnew Relief Road. Water main and foul sewerage connections are proposed into the existing public mains in the vicinity. The proposed foul sewerage will be piped under the Newcastle Road (R761) up to the existing pubic sewer on Tighe Avenue (R772)

Rossana Lower & Newrath , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

45m
2560628CONDITIONAL14 Aug 2025

modifications to housing development (currently under the course of construction) previously granted outline permission under Ref. 21/1195 & permission consequent on grant of outline permission under Ref. 23/854 to provide for: Revised Site Layout on permitted Site Nos 41 to 51 (11 No. units within Phase 2: northern corner of development site): comprising change in location of Site Nos. 41-46 from along the north-western boundary of the development site to along the north-eastern boundary of the development site, and the change in location of Site Nos. 47-51 along the north-eastern site boundary of the development site together with revised estate road and services layout to serve proposed houses 41 to 51 inclusive. Change of house types on permitted Site Nos. 41 to 51 (11 No. units within Phase 2: northern corner of development site): comprising on Site Nos. 41-46 from 3 No. 2.5 storey semi-detached 3-bedroom units (House Type C5) & 3 No. 2 storey semi-detached 3-bedroom units (House Type G1) to 6 No. 2.5 storey semi-detached 4-bedroom units (House Types A3) and on Site Nos. 47-51 from 2 No. 2.5 storey 3-bedroom terraced units (House Type C6), 2 No. 2 storey 2-bedroom terraced units (House Type C7), & 1 No. 2 storey 4-bedroom detached unit (House Type E2) to 3 No. 2.5 storey 3-bedroom terraced units (House Types H2 & H3) & 2 No. 2.5 storey 4-bedroom semi-detached units (House Type A3). The proposed change in house types will result in 8 No. 2.5 storey 4-bedroom semi-detached units (House Type A3) & 3 No. 3-bedroom 2.5 storey terraced units (Types H2 & H3) with an additional gross floor area of circa 253.7 sq. metres from that permitted under Ref. Nos. 21/1195 & 23/854

Lorrin Lodge , Rossana Lower & Newrath , Rathnew

47m
2560536N/A15 Jul 2025

modifications to housing development (currently under the course of construction) previously granted outline permission under Ref. 21/1195 & permission consequent on grant of outline permission under Ref. 23/854 to provide for: Revised Site Layout on permitted Site Nos 41 to 51 (11 No. units within Phase 2: northern corner of development site): comprising change in location of Site Nos. 41-46 from along the north-western boundary of the development site to along the north-eastern boundary of the development site, and the change in location of Site Nos. 47-51 along the north-eastern site boundary of the development site together with revised estate road and services layout to serve proposed houses 41 to 51 inclusive. Change of house types on permitted Site Nos. 41 to 51 (11 No. units within Phase 2: northern corner of development site): comprising on Site Nos. 41-46 from 3 No. 2.5 storey semi-detached 3-bedroom units (House Type C5) & 3 No. 2 storey semi-detached 3-bedroom units (House Type G1) to 6 No. 2.5 storey semi-detached 4-bedroom units (House Types A3) and on Site Nos. 47-51 from 2 No. 2.5 storey 3-bedroom terraced units (House Type C6), 2 No. 2 storey 2-bedroom terraced units (House Type C7), & 1 No. 2 storey 4-bedroom detached unit (House Type E2) to 3 No. 2.5 storey 3-bedroom terraced units (House Types H2 & H3) & 2 No. 2.5 storey 4-bedroom semi-detached units (House Type A3). The proposed change in house types will result in 8 No. 2.5 storey 4-bedroom semi-detached units (House Type A3) & 3 No. 3-bedroom 2.5 storey terraced units (Types H2 & H3) with an additional gross floor area of circa 253.7 sq. metres from that permitted under Ref. Nos. 21/1195 & 23/854

Lorrin Lodge , Rossana Lower & Newrath , Rathnew

126m
2660775N/A27 Aug 2026

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

Rossana Lower , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

132m
2660097CONDITIONAL13 Feb 2026

works to facilitate infilling and re-contouring of existing depressions using 18,000 cubic meters of inert soil from the adjacent lands for the consequential benefit of improving the lands for future agricultural use, together with all associated site works on an overall site of c.1.343ha.

Rossana Lower , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

188m
20952CONDITIONAL30 Sept 2020

relocation of an existing agricultural entrance to the west of the existing entrance

Newrath , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

232m
181047REFUSED24 Sept 2018

finger post sign

M11 Junction 16 , Wicklow

233m
2660620REFUSED10 Jul 2026

agricultural entrance and ancillary works

Rossana Lower , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

253m
2460722CONDITIONAL19 Nov 2024

the proposed development will consist of: alterations to car parking provision (total car parking will reduce from 45 No. to 34 No. plus 6 No. EV charging spaces); construction of a roofed EV shelter and associated plant and substation within a 2.9m high fence; associated signage (6 No. x 2.5 sq m EV charge point signs, and an internally illuminated 4.8m high double-sided freestanding sign (total 19 sq m)); and hard and soft landscaping and all associated site development works above and below ground

Maxol Service Station Rathnew Tighe Avenue , Rossana Lower , Wicklow

254m
21849CONDITIONAL15 Jul 2021

development will consist of alterations to the layout of the existing Maxol building, incorporating the re-arrangement of the existing hot and cold food preparation areas, food serving counter layout and associated dining areas, for the continued sale for consumption on or off the premises of hot and cold food including pizza preparation and takeaway, together with revisions to the paving/landscaped areas adjacent to the Southern and Western facades as granted permission under Pla. Ref No. 18/784 at Tighes Avenue, Rosanna Lower

Maxol Building , Tighes Avenue , Rosanna Lower

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