CASTLELAND, FERNS
Change of use of an existing cafe in Ferns.
20161310 · Wexford County Council · Lodged 23 November 2016
- Reference
- 20161310
- Authority
- Wexford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention
- Received
- 23 November 2016
- Residential units
- 4
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the change of use of an existing cafe to a new use at Castleland, Ferns.
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Official record
Development description
- Permission for the following
- Proposed change of use of existing cafe to 1 no
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Coolbawn, Ferns, Enniscorthy | Mar 2026 | €91,000 | 205 m |
| 51 Rosemary Heights, Ferns, Co. Wexfordnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €102,000 | 278 m |
| 6 Alderbrook, Ferns, Wexford | Jul 2025 | €300,000 | 298 m |
| 9 Alderbrook, Ferns, Wexford | Nov 2025 | €310,000 | 338 m |
| 43 Pairc Mhuire, Ferns, Wexford | Sept 2025 | €185,000 | 368 m |
| 7 Block E, Alder Court, Ferns | Jan 2026 | €136,000 | 384 m |
| 7a, Block E, Adercourt | May 2026 | €149,000 | 384 m |
| Apt 8, Block E, Aldercourt | Jan 2026 | €140,000 | 389 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 November 2016
- Decision due17 January 2017
- Decision issued26 January 2017
- Grant issued28 February 2017
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