No 22B Back Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Change of use of a first-floor two-bedroom residential unit to retail use in Arklow.
191079 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 3 October 2019
- Reference
- 191079
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 October 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert an existing first-floor two-bedroom apartment into a retail space.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of an existing first floor 2 bed residential unit into retail use
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St Bridgets Terrace, Arklow, Wicklow | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 43 m |
| 6 St Brigids Terrace, Arklow, Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €220,000 | 47 m |
| 9 Well Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €195,000 | 51 m |
| 3 Old Chapel Ground, Arklow, Co Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €183,000 | 59 m |
| 1 Old Chapel Ground, Arklow, Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €202,000 | 62 m |
| 18 Halls Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €250,000 | 87 m |
| 20 Halls Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Jan 2025 | €200,000 | 87 m |
| 5 Inver Mews, Old Chapel Ground, Arklow | Jul 2025 | €210,000 | 92 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 October 2019
- Decision due27 November 2019
- Decision issued22 November 2019
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