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Bray Head House (Protected Structure) and the former North Wicklow Educate Together , Secondary School (A98CK73) Putland Road and extending to Newcourt Road , Bray

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660118

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

the proposed modifications will consist of the following:- • reduction in the number of units from 179 to 172 to comprise: - o 5 no. studio units; o 25 no. 1-bed units; o 70 no. 2-bed (3 person) units; o 72 no. 2-bed (4 person) units; • reduction in the height of Block A from 6-storeys to 5-storeys; • reduction in the height of Block B from 6-storeys to part 4 and part 5-storeys; • reduction in the height of Block C from 5-storeys over lower ground level to 4-storeys over lower ground level; • increase in the number of units provided in Bray Head House (Block D) from 6 no. units to 11 no. units; • removal of the basement level under Blocks A, B and C; • inclusion of surface level car parking only and general reduction in car parking provision from 160 no. spaces to 90 no. spaces; • general revisions to site landscaping, boundary treatments, ESB substation, provision of bicycle stores, bin stores and all associated site works and services

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Feb 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    7 Apr 2026

  3. Decision due

    15 Apr 2026

  4. Grant issued

    12 May 2026

Application Details

Location
Bray Head House (Protected Structure) and the former North Wicklow Educate Together , Secondary School (A98CK73) Putland Road and extending to Newcourt Road , Bray
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
2.2 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
19 February 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
7 April 2026
Grant Date
12 May 2026
Permission Expires
11 May 2031

Location

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