Beechwood Close, Boghall Road, Bray Co. Wicklow
Installation of 132 solar panels and new signage at Chadwicks in Bray.
211268 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 21 October 2021
- Reference
- 211268
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves erecting 132 solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the existing building. It also includes installing a metal-framed totem pole sign and multiple raised-lettering signs on the front and side elevations.
- Floor area
- 252 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- The erection of 132 no. (252m2) solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the existing building
- The erection of signage to the north-western corner of the site, comprising a 1200mm wide and 2400mm high metal framed totem pole with aluminium panels and led illumination
- The erection of signage on the front (west) elevation comprising 10mm foamex raised lettering " chadwicks lets get it done"(9677mm wide and 4000mm high) and "building/plumbing/hire/diy" ( 12050mm wide and 650mm high) and
- The erection of signage on the side (north) elevation comprising 10mm foamex raised lettering "chadwicks lets get it done" (5270mm wide and 2180mm high) and "building/plumbing/hire/diy" (10668mm wide and 652mm high) and all other associated site development works above and below ground
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cherry Tree Dr, Bray, Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €306,945 | 142 m |
| 101 Riddlesford, Bray, Wicklow | Jun 2025 | €740,000 | 156 m |
| 2a Glendale Drive, Bray, Co. Wicklow | Jan 2026 | €860,000 | 198 m |
| 6 Kennedy Park, Bray, Wicklow | Sept 2025 | €455,000 | 203 m |
| 33 Riddlesford, Southern Cross Rd, Bray | Feb 2026 | €580,000 | 223 m |
| 31 Glendale Dr, Bray, Co Wicklow | Apr 2026 | €688,000 | 224 m |
| 1 Newcourt Rd, Bray, Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €537,800 | 228 m |
| 100 Riddlesford, Southern Cross, Bray | May 2026 | €626,000 | 262 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 October 2021
- Decision due15 December 2021
- Decision issued10 December 2021
- Grant issued18 February 2022
- Permission expiry17 February 2027
In the area
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- Refused60 m away
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- Granted70 m away
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