St Mary's Road, Arklow, Co. Wickow
Conversion of a disused library and maritime museum into seven apartments in Arklow.
1717 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 12 January 2017
- Reference
- 1717
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 January 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a change of use for a disused library and maritime museum on St Mary's Road. The building will be converted into seven apartment units, comprising three one-bed and four two-bed apartments.
- Residential units
- 7
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of a disused library and maritime museum to 7 apartment units consisting of 3 one bed apartment, 4 two bed apartments and all associated works
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 St Marys Court, Arklow, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €215,000 | 60 m |
| 10 St Marys Court, St Marys Rd, Arklownot full market price | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 60 m |
| 4 St Marys Court, Arklow, Wicklow | Feb 2025 | €225,000 | 60 m |
| Apt 8, Townville, St Marys Rd | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 94 m |
| 20 Townville, St Marys Rd, Arklow | Mar 2026 | €233,000 | 124 m |
| 1 Belfry Court, Martins Lane, Arklow | Mar 2026 | €250,000 | 128 m |
| 1 Manifolds Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €222,000 | 153 m |
| Apt 1, 2 Manifolds Lane, Arklow | May 2025 | €127,500 | 160 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 January 2017
- Decision due8 March 2017
- Decision issued3 April 2017
- Grant issued4 May 2017
- Permission expiry3 May 2022
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