La Touche Hotel & An Tigin & Eureka, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Demolition of the former La Touche Hotel building to build a replica containing 10 apartments and a restaurant.
171323 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 2 November 2017
- Reference
- 171323
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 November 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks amendments to a permitted development. It proposes the complete demolition of the four-storey former La Touche Hotel building to replace it with a replica building containing 10 apartments instead of the previously approved 5 townhouses. It also includes a change of use for 'An Tigin' and 'Eureka' from retail to restaurant use.
- Residential units
- 10
- Storeys
- 4
- Floor area
- 1,554 m²
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Official record
Development description
Amendments to a mixed use residential development permitted under reg ref 15/114 (abp ref pl27.245501) to consist of the removal of the 4 storey former main la touche hotel building in entirety (total area c 1554 sqm) and its replacement with a replica building with generally identical facades to accommodate 10 no apartments (4 no 2 bed apartments and 6 no 3 bed apartments) in lieu of the permitted development which provided for 5 no 4 bed four storey town houses within the retained shell of the building. The proposed new building will replicate all existing features including the height of four storeys and building footprint, in addition to new and replacement balconies / terraces on the east and west elevations and ancillary works. The proposed development will also provide for the change of use of the permitted commercial development of the existing buildings at 'an tigin' and 'eureka' on marine terrace from the permitted retail / commercial use to provide for a restaurant use (total floor space c105 sqm). The proposed development will include the provision of 16 no car parking spaces, landscaping, and all site layout amendment works and site works and services
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 La Touche Cove, Greystones, Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €1,400,000 | 45 m |
| 3 Kenmare Terrace, Trafalgar Rd, Greystones | Jan 2026 | €750,000 | 67 m |
| 4 Kenmare Terrace, Trafalgar Rd, Greystonesnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €45,500 | 75 m |
| 4 Marine Terrace, Greystones, Wicklow | Jun 2025 | €502,000 | 75 m |
| Baravore House, Trafalgar Rd, Greystones | Apr 2026 | €1,500,000 | 80 m |
| Apt.3, La Touche Cove, Greystones | Jan 2025 | €1,430,000 | 81 m |
| Apt 1, The Huntsman, Cliff Rdprice excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €170,000 | 114 m |
| 1 Harbour Court, Sidmonton Rd, Greystones | May 2025 | €440,000 | 126 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 November 2017
- Further information requested2 January 2018
- Application withdrawn6 February 2018
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