Blessington Community College, Naas Road, Blessington
Construction of an all-weather sports pitch with floodlighting at Blessington Community College.
17140 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 10 February 2017
- Reference
- 17140
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project consists of a 54 x 34m all-weather sports pitch located southeast of the main school building. It will feature 5m high perimeter fencing, netting, floodlighting, and connection to the existing storm drainage.
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Official record
Development description
Constructuion of an all weather sports pitch (54 x 34m) with associated perimeter fencing / netting (5m high) floodlighting and connection to existing storm drainage and all associated development works located to the south east of the main school building
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ashton, Blessington, Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €620,000 | 120 m |
| 11 The Dale, Downshire Park, Blessington | Jul 2025 | €500,000 | 137 m |
| 11 Deerpark Court, Blessington, Co Wicklow | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 207 m |
| 46 Deerpark Court, Blessington, Co Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €255,000 | 222 m |
| 10 Beechdale Way, Blessington, Wicklow | Dec 2025 | €412,000 | 228 m |
| 14 The Walk, Downshire Park, Blessington | Jan 2026 | €400,000 | 264 m |
| 38 Westpark, Blessington, Co Wicklow | Jan 2025 | €290,000 | 274 m |
| 12 Beechdale Close, Blessington, Co Wicklow | Sept 2025 | €485,000 | 279 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 February 2017
- Further information requested4 April 2017
- Further information received15 August 2017
- Decision due11 September 2017
- Decision issued31 August 2017
- Grant issued2 October 2017
- Permission expiry1 October 2022
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