2 Florence Villas, Florence Road, Bray
Change of use from a retail unit to a retail and cafe/restaurant use with minor internal modifications.
161128 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 11 October 2016
- Reference
- 161128
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 October 2016
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the change of use of an existing retail premises to a mixed retail and cafe/restaurant use. The development will also involve minor internal modifications to the building.
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Official record
Development description
Proposed change of use from retail use to retail/cafe restaurant use and minor modifications interally
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Florence Rd, Bray, Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €500,000 | 28 m |
| 8 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co Wicklow | Jun 2026 | €1,400,000 | 52 m |
| Cimarosa, 3 Carlton Close, Bray | Mar 2026 | €500,000 | 93 m |
| 3 Fatima Terrace, Bray, Wicklow | May 2025 | €600,000 | 102 m |
| Apt 1, 4 Quinsborough Road, Bray | Jun 2025 | €230,000 | 118 m |
| 3 Novara Park, Bray, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €780,000 | 119 m |
| 4 Carlton Villas, Novara Avenue, Bray | Apr 2025 | €700,000 | 136 m |
| Columcille, Novara Ave, Bray | Aug 2025 | €65,000 | 151 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 October 2016
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