Merrymeeting Neighbourhood Centre, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
Change of use from a commercial unit to two one-bedroom apartments in Rathnew.
16153 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 16 February 2016
- Reference
- 16153
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 February 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert an existing commercial unit at the Merrymeeting Neighbourhood Centre. The unit will be changed into two one-bedroom apartments.
- Residential units
- 2
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
Change of use from commercial unit to two x 1 bedroom apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, County Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €502,500 | 39 m |
| 63 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, County Wicklow | Sept 2025 | €313,000 | 45 m |
| 52 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, Wicklowprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €360,000 | 63 m |
| 39 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, County Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €372,000 | 66 m |
| 53 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, Co Wicklow | Jun 2025 | €316,000 | 71 m |
| 38 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €320,000 | 72 m |
| 54 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, Co. Wicklowprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €314,000 | 86 m |
| 48 Wilton Manor, Rathnew, Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €305,000 | 87 m |
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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 received16 February 2016
- Decision due11 April 2016
- Decision issued7 April 2016
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Proposed change of use from retail unit to coffee shop and associated works
Unit 2A , Merrymeeting Neighbourhood Centre , Rathnew
24358WicklowLodged 3 Sept 2024Change of use
- Awaiting decision30 m away
The following: Road layout and surfacing including raised junction ramps as constructed to standard,…
Wilton Manor & , Merrymeeting Neighbourhood Centre , Rathnew
16180WicklowLodged 22 Feb 2016Retention
- Granted40 m away
Change of use from three commercial units to doctors surgery / clinic and associated works
Units 11 12 and 13 Merrymeeting Neighbourhood Centre , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow
20243WicklowLodged 10 Mar 2020Change of use
- Refused50 m away
Retention of road layout & surfacing including raised junction ramps as constructed to standard, pedestrian…
Wilton Manor & Merrymeeting Neighbourhood Centre , Merrytmeeting , Rathnew
16215WicklowLodged 2 Mar 2016Retention
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Change of use from 3 commercial units to doctors surgery / clinic and associated works
Units 11 12 and 13 Merrymeeting Neighbourhood Centre , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow
2058WicklowLodged 24 Jan 2020Change of use
- Granted70 m away
2.4m tall green paladin fence that will run along the sites entire western boundary, a new pedestrian gate on…
Merrymeeting , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow
16690WicklowLodged 21 Jun 2016Other
- Granted70 m away
Proposed introduction of door at ground floor level to existing car port on north/front elevation
50 Wilton Manor , Merrymeeting , Rathnew
22868WicklowLodged 8 Aug 2022Alterations
- Granted110 m away
Construction of a new dormer style attic extension to the rear of the existing dwelling with 3 no. new…
3 Broomhall Court , Rathnew , Co. Wicklow
2660243WicklowLodged 1 Apr 2026Extension
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