Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray
Demolition of workshops and construction of a new film studio building and workshops at Ardmore Studios in Bray.
20237 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 9 March 2020
- Reference
- 20237
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 March 2020
Summary
AI-generatedDemolition of several workshops, a stage building, and a props building. Construction of a new film studio building comprising two stage areas, support buildings, and four workshop buildings, with temporary parking near a protected structure.
- Floor area
- 8,888 m²
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Official record
Development description
Modifications to reg ref 19/1208 - demolition of 7 no existing workshops and ancillary buildings (totalling c1837 sqm) and 1 no existing stage building and 1 no props buildings (totalling c 1329 sqm) and construction of a new film studio building comprising 2 no stage areas (c2410 sqm and 2410 sqm) and support buildings comprising of production offices and general space for costume, props, etc together with plant room and associated ancillary areas. Total gross floor area of the new film studio building (stage and administrative buildings) is 7755 sqm. The construction of 4 no workshop buildings (totalling c1133 sqm). Relocation of the existing vehicular (only) entrance along herbert road. The modifications will result in the continuation of the provision of temporary car parking within ardmore studios site (for duration of construction period) as granted under wcc reg ref 19/1208 including in proximity to ardmore house (protected structure no b21), all associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, parking and services provision
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Dec 2025 | €645,000 | 53 m |
| 30 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | May 2026 | €625,000 | 104 m |
| 39 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Jul 2025 | €657,000 | 110 m |
| 189 Killarney Park, Bray, Co Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €296,250 | 118 m |
| 48 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Feb 2025 | €240,000 | 120 m |
| 185 Killarney Park, Bray, Wicklow | Jun 2026 | €535,000 | 129 m |
| 91 Killarney Heights, Bray, Wicklow | Dec 2025 | €410,000 | 212 m |
| 68 Killarney Heights, Bray, Wicklownot full market price | Feb 2026 | €272,000 | 212 m |
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Timeline
- Application received9 March 2020
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