Abbey Lane, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Construction of a heritage and pottery centre with public realm improvements in Arklow.
181309 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 21 November 2018
- Reference
- 181309
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 November 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThis application is for a new heritage and pottery centre on Abbey Lane. The works will include improvements to the public realm and associated site works abutting the proposed building.
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Official record
Development description
Heritage and pottery centre together with associated site works including improvements to public realm and associated works abutting the proposed building
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29b Abbey Lane, Arklow, Co Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €36,000 | 44 m |
| No.1 Lower Main Street, Arklow, County Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €167,400 | 57 m |
| 2 Laffins Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Jun 2025 | €195,000 | 101 m |
| 21 Condrens Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Feb 2026 | €185,000 | 117 m |
| 8 Brookview Court, South Quay, Arklow | Jul 2025 | €255,000 | 154 m |
| 31 Meadows Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Dec 2025 | €226,000 | 174 m |
| 8 Brookview Gardens, South Quay, Arklow | May 2026 | €226,500 | 222 m |
| 37 Fairgreen, Arklow, Co Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €270,000 | 222 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 November 2018
- Decision due24 January 2019
- Decision issued14 March 2019
- Grant issued15 April 2019
- Permission expiry14 April 2024
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