Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray
Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new film studio building and workshops at Ardmore Studios.
20402 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 30 April 2020
- Reference
- 20402
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 April 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks the demolition of several workshops, a stage building, and a props building totaling over 3,100 sq.m. In their place, a new film studio building of approximately 7,755 sq.m will be constructed, containing two stage areas and support offices, alongside four new workshop buildings and modified parking near a protected structure.
- Floor area
- 8,888 m²
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of 7 no. Existing workshops and ancillary buildings (totalling c. 1,837 sq. M) and 1 no. Existing stage building and 1 no. Props building (totalling c. 1,329 sq. M) and construction of a new film studio building comprising 2 no. Stage areas (c. 2,410 sq. M and c. 2,410 sq. M), 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 & administrative buildings) is c. 7,755 sq. M. The construction of 4 no. Workshop buildings (totalling c. 1,133 sq. M). Relocation of existing vehicular (only) entrance along herbert road. Permission is also sought for parking within the ardmore studios property (including in proximity to ardmore house (protected structure no. B21)). This entails a modification to wcc reg. Ref. 19/1208 (condition 12a) to allow use of this temporary parking for the duration of the construction period associated with the current application. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Killarney Park, Bray, Co Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €296,250 | 82 m |
| 185 Killarney Park, Bray, Wicklow | Jun 2026 | €535,000 | 100 m |
| 61 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Dec 2025 | €645,000 | 119 m |
| 48 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Feb 2025 | €240,000 | 126 m |
| 39 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Jul 2025 | €657,000 | 154 m |
| 30 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | May 2026 | €625,000 | 164 m |
| 37 Killarney Park, Bray, Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €420,000 | 224 m |
| 68 Killarney Heights, Bray, Wicklownot full market price | Feb 2026 | €272,000 | 248 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 April 2020
- Further information requested3 July 2020
- Further information received2 September 2020
- Decision due29 September 2020
- Decision issued22 September 2020
- Grant issued28 October 2020
- Permission expiry27 October 2025
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