Threecastles , Blessington , Co. Wicklow
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2560539
Wicklow - Wicklow County Council
Proposed Development
construction of two storey dwelling with a treatment plant, soil polishing filter and a new entrance along with all associated site works
Application Timeline
Application received
16 Jul 2025
Further information requested
4 Sept 2025
Further information received
15 Oct 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
7 Nov 2025
Decision due
11 Nov 2025
Grant issued
9 Dec 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Threecastles , Blessington , Co. Wicklow
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Site Area
- 0.423 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 16 July 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 7 November 2025
- Grant Date
- 9 December 2025
- Permission Expires
- 8 December 2030
Location
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