Abbey Grounds, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Redevelopment of the Abbey Grounds in Wicklow Town into a public garden and event space.
211207 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 6 October 2021
- Reference
- 211207
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis Part 8 application proposes converting the existing Coach House into a cafe, retail, and exhibition space with public toilets. The project also includes constructing a raised amphitheatre, new pedestrian access, pathways, public seating, and lighting.
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Official record
Development description
- Part 8 - enhance and redevelop the abbey grounds into the abbey gardens and event space to make a more multi-functional public space. The works will consist of
- Converting the existing coach house to a cafe/retail/exhibition space and public toilets
- To construct a raised amphitheatre
- Multi-model and new pedestrian access
- Pathways to improve accessibility
- Vehicular access to parochial house
- Public seating
- Enhanced biodiversity
- Protection of ruins
- Lighting scheme
- Associated site works
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wentworth Grove, Wicklow Grove, Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €635,000 | 72 m |
| 8 Ddereen Drive, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow | Jan 2010 | €335,000 | 89 m |
| Dale Cottage, Dunganstown, Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €410,000 | 89 m |
| Overdene, Wentworth Place, Wicklow Town | Jan 2025 | €995,000 | 100 m |
| 2 Fitzwilliam Row, Wicklow | May 2025 | €235,000 | 157 m |
| 8 Wentworth Hall, Wentworth Place, Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €275,000 | 166 m |
| 7 Fitzwilliam Row, Wicklow Town, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €220,000 | 176 m |
| 9 Fitzwilliam Rd, Wicklow, Wicklow | Jan 2025 | €300,000 | 184 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 October 2021
- Decision due30 November 2021
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