GrantedAlterationsDecided 12 April 2022

Coast Guard Station Cottages, Ballynacarrig, Co. Wicklow

Demolition of extensions and refurbishment of the historic Coast Guard Station Cottages in Ballynacarrig.

211388 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 22 November 2021

Reference: 211388
Authority: Wicklow County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 22 November 2021

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of five non-original extensions and outbuildings to expose the historic 1892 east wall. It includes full internal and external refurbishment of the main house, reinstatement of the historic entrance, and construction of new glazed links and single-storey extensions.

Alterationsconservationrefurbishmentdemolitionhistoric

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Development description

(a) demolition of the agglomeration of five different non-original extensions to the east façade at the rear of the main house, (b) demolition of the non-original timber-glazed extension and wheelchair ramp at the north-east corner of the main house, (c) demolition of the non-original timber-glazed extension at the south elevation of the main house, (d) part demolition of the outbuildings situated to the rear of the main house to expose, retain and express the remaining historic east wall of the c. 1892 constructed original outbuilding, which is currently hidden and adsorbed by various non-original additions, (e) full internal and external refurbishment of the original house to re-instate it to its original form, including the reinstatement of the principal historic entrance to the three-bay façade of the chief boatman’s house, (f) the construction of a new glazed link and single storey extension to the rear of the main house, (g) the construction of a new glazed link and single storey extension to the rear and side of the existing cottage (former equipment store), (h) elevational & internal alterations as shown on attached drawings and conservation reports, (i) all associated site & landscaping work including 2 x new wastewater treatment systems (a protected structure)

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A commencement notice records works starting on 22 September 2022.

Notified floor area: 466 m²

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
St Michaels, Ballynacarrig, Brittas Bay	May 2026	€287,500	27 m
Cobwebs, Ballynacarrig, Brittas Bay	Jan 2025	€400,000	161 m
10 Rockfield, Brittas Bay, Wicklow	Oct 2025	€100,000	166 m

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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

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Application received22 November 2021
Further information requested24 January 2022
Further information received22 March 2022
Decision due18 April 2022
Decision issued12 April 2022
Grant issued16 May 2022
Permission expiry15 May 2027

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