Saint Marys and Saint Peters Convent Chapel, Saint Mary's Road, Arklow
Restoration and internal alterations to Saint Marys and Saint Peters Convent Chapel in Arklow.
211045 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 23 August 2021
- Reference
- 211045
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 August 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe works include the restoration of existing windows, reconfiguration of internal non-original partitions, and the provision of a new accessible rear entrance and platform lift. It also includes raising a portion of the floor, installing toilets, a tea station, and safety handrails.
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Development description
Restoration of existing windows, reconfiguration of internal non-original partitions, provision of a new accessible entrance to the rear of the church, the provision of a new platform lift, provision of a raised floor to one portion of the main church space to unify the floor levels, provision of toilets, an accessible toilet and an associated lobby space, provision of a tea station, provision of a door into the courtyard garden, provision of a new access gate to the choir balcony and the addition of a safety handrail on the existing choir balcony.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 St Marys Court, Arklow, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €215,000 | 14 m |
| 4 St Marys Court, Arklow, Wicklow | Feb 2025 | €225,000 | 14 m |
| 10 St Marys Court, St Marys Rd, Arklownot full market price | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 14 m |
| Apt 8, Townville, St Marys Rd | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 103 m |
| 20 Townville, St Marys Rd, Arklow | Mar 2026 | €233,000 | 135 m |
| 1 Belfry Court, Martins Lane, Arklow | Mar 2026 | €250,000 | 141 m |
| 1 Manifolds Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €222,000 | 171 m |
| Apt 1, 2 Manifolds Lane, Arklow | May 2025 | €127,500 | 177 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 August 2021
- Further information requested13 October 2021
- Further information received11 November 2021
- Decision due8 December 2021
- Decision issued6 December 2021
- Grant issued15 February 2022
- Permission expiry14 February 2027
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