GrantedInfrastructureDecided 3 September 2018

The Parade Ground, Main Street, Arklow

Public realm improvements in Arklow including pedestrian crossings, paving, and a new sculpture.

186 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 3 January 2018

Reference: 186
Authority: Wicklow County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 3 January 2018

Summary

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The works include realigning the footpath on Main Street, constructing a raised toucan crossing, paving outside the church and courthouse, removing courthouse railings, and erecting a sculpture of Dr Ronnie Delany.

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Development description

Realignment of the footpath on the church side of main street
Construction of a raised paved toucan crossing in the roadway that will link the courthouse plaza to the parochial gardens
Construction of a pedestrian crossing adjacent to the bank of ireland
Paving and landscaping of the area outside the church
Removal of the walls and railings from the front of the courthouse building
Paving and landscaping of the area outside the courthouse grounds
Erecting a sculpture of dr ronnie delany outside the courthouse grounds

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment A, 6a Main Street, Arklow	Mar 2025	€10,000	89 m
9 St Marys Court, Arklow, Wicklow	Mar 2025	€215,000	175 m
4 St Marys Court, Arklow, Wicklow	Feb 2025	€225,000	175 m
10 St Marys Court, St Marys Rd, Arklownot full market price	Jan 2025	€130,000	175 m
1 Belfry Court, Martins Lane, Arklow	Mar 2026	€250,000	228 m
Apt 1, 2 Manifolds Lane, Arklow	May 2025	€127,500	259 m
Apt 2, 2 Manifolds Lane, Arklow	May 2025	€127,500	259 m
1 Manifolds Lane, Arklow, Wicklow	Mar 2025	€222,000	260 m

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Key dates

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Application received3 January 2018
Decision due27 February 2018
Decision issued3 September 2018
Grant issued4 October 2018
Permission expiry3 October 2023

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