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Glen of the Downs Golf Pavilion , Coolnaskeagh , Delgany

REFUSED

Planning application 2567

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

(a) change of use of the existing golf pavilion to a community oriented Health & Wellness Centre providing pilates, yoga and fitness facilities, indoor hamman style spa and therapy unit, reuse of the existing bar/café facilities, reuse of the existing changing and sanitary facilities together with all ancillary requirements within the existing structure and also, re-use of the existing effluent treatment system. (b) three new freestanding structures accommodating an outdoor sauna/spa with plunge-pool and changing booths. (c) three full size, external, padel courts. The existing parking facilities to be supplemented with secure cycle racks and EV charge points

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Mar 2025

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    16 May 2025

  3. Decision due

    19 May 2025

Application Details

Location
Glen of the Downs Golf Pavilion , Coolnaskeagh , Delgany
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
1.861 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 March 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
16 May 2025

Location

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