75-home scheme proposed at Sparrow Road, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow

In context

It is one of 108 housing scheme applications Wicklow County Council has received in the past twelve months, against 1,577 nationally. Of the 3,037 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 79% were granted.

What happens next

Anyone can make a submission or observation to Wicklow County Council until 22 September 2026, for a fee of €20. Only those who make a submission can later appeal the decision. The council is due to decide by 13 October 2026, unless it requests further information, which stops the clock.

How to make a submission

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Wicklow County Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

We, Wichol Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission for the proposed development of 75No. Dwellings consisting of 4No. 1 Bed Maisonette Dwellings, 4No. 2 Bed Maisonette Dwellings, 4No. 2 Bed Semi Detached 2 Storey Dwellings, 6No. 2 Bed Terraced 2 Storey Dwellings, 2No. 2 Bed Semi Detached Bungalows Dwellings, 13No. 2 Bed Terraced Bungalows Dwellings, 2No. 3 Bed Detached 2 Storey Dwellings, 16No. 3 Bed Semi Detached 2 Storey Dwellings & 24No. 4 Bed Semi Detached 2 Storey Dwellings. Development is to include vehicular connections to the existing road network on Sparrow Road, proposed internal roads and pathways, alterations to existing levels, site landscaping, boundary treatments, pedestrian access and all ancillary site development and excavation works, all at Sparrow Road, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow.