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Rossana Lower , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

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Planning application 2660775

Wicklow - Wicklow County Council

Proposed Development

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

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Aug 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    21 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
Rossana Lower , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Wicklow County Council
Site Area
1.15 ha
Floor Area
4528.43 sq m
Residential Units
43

Timeline

Registration Date
27 August 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
21 October 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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85m
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

126m
23854CONDITIONAL23 Nov 2023

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)

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

158m
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

164m
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

166m
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

166m
201170CONDITIONAL20 Nov 2020

off-license area of 12.00m2 within, and subsidiary to the existing retail area of 100m2, and for Retention Permission of the following (a) a 1 tonne LPG over ground tank, (b) a car wash plant & solid fuel store (area 19.00m2), (c) a mechanical plant room & water tank storage shed (area 15.00m2), (d) a store room shed (area 12m2), (e) an electrical room (area 4.00m2) and (f) the as-built divide between the retail and seating areas as permitted under Con.5 of Reg Ref 18/784

Maxol Rathnew , Tighes Avenue Rossana Lower , Rathnew Co. Wicklow

167m
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

178m
18784CONDITIONAL11 Jul 2018

revisions to new filling station development as granted planning permission under 16/1431. The proposed revisions to the development shall include: revisions to site boundaries as granted so as to extend site area, and incorporating revisions to single storey filling station building location and layout to include retail sales area (100 sqm), food counters and circulation (179 sqm) rest / seating area (82 sqm) back of house (97 sqm) customer toilets and circulation (76 sqm) and associated ancillary areas (106 sqm). Permission is also sought for miscellaneous revisions to site layout including reorientation of canopy and relocation of car wash, all together with associated site works and features as granted under Planning Reg Ref 16/1431 including all ancillary miscellaneous contingent works

Tighes Avenue , Rossana Lower , Rathnew

179m
19906CONDITIONAL19 Aug 2019

ESB substation and switch room (23.6 sqm) and all associated site works within the site layout granted Planning Permission under Reg Ref 18/784

Tighe Avenue , Rossana Lower , Rathnew

197m
2660620REFUSED10 Jul 2026

agricultural entrance and ancillary works

Rossana Lower , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow

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