Unit C Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow
Retention of building extensions and permission for an end-of-life vehicle recycling facility in Arklow.
201060 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 22 October 2020
- Reference
- 201060
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 22 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedRetention is sought for a building extension and elevation changes at Croghan Industrial Estate. Permission is also requested for a change of use to light industrial storage and metal recycling from end-of-life vehicles, including storage racking for up to 10 vehicles.
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Official record
Development description
Section of building extended to make building square on north corner and elevation changes, and permission for a change of use to light industrial storage and the appropriate treatment and recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds from end of life vehicles, new front boundary security fencing, storage racking for up to 10 end of life vehicles awaiting depollution. The proposed development will be subject to a waste facility permit and all associated works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 The Avenue, Meadowvale, Arklow | Jan 2025 | €270,000 | 165 m |
| 2 The Avenue, Meadowvale, Wexford Rd | Feb 2025 | €237,000 | 166 m |
| 55 The Avenue, Meadowvale, Arklow | Mar 2025 | €289,000 | 188 m |
| 13 The Avenue, Meadow Vale, Arklow | Jul 2025 | €300,000 | 191 m |
| 22 The Avenue, Meadowvale, Arklow | Sept 2025 | €270,000 | 219 m |
| 75 The Avenue, Meadowvale, Arklow | Jan 2026 | €300,000 | 227 m |
| 66 The Avenue, Meadowvale, Arklow | Mar 2026 | €270,000 | 231 m |
| 2 The Way Meadowvale, Arklow, Wicklow | Feb 2025 | €330,000 | 248 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 October 2020
- Further information requested11 December 2020
- Further information received22 December 2020
- Decision due27 January 2021
- Decision issued20 January 2021
- Grant issued23 February 2021
- Permission expiry22 February 2026
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