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78 Lower Main Street , Arklow , Co Wicklow

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Planning application 2660426

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

1) demolition of part of existing ground floor area of the building to the rear, to provide private open space; 2) construction of a new first floor extension and external stairs to rear; 3) change of use of existing ground floor commercial unit from Launderette use to retail/café use; 4) construction of a separate entrance and stairs to existing first floor residential unit; 5) alterations to the existing elevations and shopfront; 6) internal layout alterations and all associated and ancillary works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 May 2026

  2. Further information requested

    3 Jul 2026

  3. Further information received

    11 Aug 2026

  4. Decision due (upcoming)

    7 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
78 Lower Main Street , Arklow , Co Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
0.01 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 May 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
7 September 2026

Location

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