GrantedAlterationsDecided 9 March 2017

Oldfort, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow

Boundary wall upgrades, new railings, fencing, and entrance gate alterations.

161368 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 12 December 2016

Reference: 161368
Authority: Wicklow County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 December 2016

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The proposal involves upgrading the front boundary treatment with a 2m high wall and railing, planting a native hedge, and realigning the shared driveway entrance. It also includes erecting a 2m high fence with a native hedge on the western boundary and replacing an existing gate.

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Development description

Upgrade of existing boundary treatment on the front (southern) property boundary to the local road (l5050) to improve visual amenity and sightlines, comprising extension to existing kerb to roadside, repair and extension of existing granite wall, with railing on top (total height of 2m) and new planted native hedge behind. New boundary treatment to include alterations and minor realignment of the existing shared driveway entrance from the local road (l5050) and installation of new entrance gates. Within the site and at the rear of the front boundary wall and existing drain, it is proposed to plant a new native hedge in front of a 2m high fence (11) upgrade of existing boundary treatment on the western side property boundary to leabeg lane, comprising the erection of 2m high fence with a new native hedge, and replacement gate to existing site entrance (iii) landscaping, all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
Amblewood, Newcastle, Wicklow	Aug 2025	€900,000	90 m

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Application received12 December 2016
Further information requested6 February 2017
Further information received17 February 2017
Decision due16 March 2017
Decision issued9 March 2017
Grant issued19 April 2017
Permission expiry18 April 2022

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