0.7123 ha site at lands formerly known as Lowe's Haulage Yard, Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road
Retention of a backlot studio area for film production activities at Ardmore Studios.
161225 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 9 November 2016
- Reference
- 161225
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 9 November 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks the retention and temporary continuation of use of the lands for 3 years as a backlot studio area. It includes the provision of temporary external sets up to 15 metres high and 59 metres long.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The retention and temporary continuation of the use of the lands for a period of 3 no. Years as a backlot studio area to accommodate film production activities (permission was previously granted for the temporary use of the lands for a period of 3 no. Years for film producation activities on 7th october 2013 under wicklow county council register refernce 13/630085); the provision of temporary external sets in varying configurations extending to a maximum height of 15 metres and a maximum length of 59metres; and all associated site works. Vehicular access to the lands is via the existing entrance to herbert road
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Dec 2025 | €645,000 | 59 m |
| 30 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | May 2026 | €625,000 | 110 m |
| 189 Killarney Park, Bray, Co Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €296,250 | 112 m |
| 39 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Jul 2025 | €657,000 | 116 m |
| 185 Killarney Park, Bray, Wicklow | Jun 2026 | €535,000 | 123 m |
| 48 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Feb 2025 | €240,000 | 124 m |
| 68 Killarney Heights, Bray, Wicklownot full market price | Feb 2026 | €272,000 | 210 m |
| 91 Killarney Heights, Bray, Wicklow | Dec 2025 | €410,000 | 212 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 November 2016
- Decision due12 January 2017
- Decision issued16 December 2016
- Grant issued2 February 2017
- Permission expiry1 February 2022
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