The Murrough, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow
Demolition of the former Wicklow Press Building and installation of security fencing.
21281 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 16 March 2021
- Reference
- 21281
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the demolition of the existing building formerly known as the Wicklow Press Building. It also includes the installation of 1.8-meter-high security fencing around the perimeter of the site with lockable gates.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of existing building formerly known as wicklow press building, and proposed 1.8m high security fencing to the perimeter of the site with lockable gates, and associated works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Marine View, The Murrough, Wicklow Town | Dec 2025 | €370,000 | 53 m |
| Ardeevin, Church Hill, Wicklow | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 176 m |
| Seaview House, Church Hill, Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €930,000 | 273 m |
| 8 Wentworth Hall, Wentworth Place, Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €275,000 | 297 m |
| Overdene, Wentworth Place, Wicklow Town | Jan 2025 | €995,000 | 304 m |
| 2 Woodenbridge Row, Wicklow, Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €236,000 | 321 m |
| 32 Church Gate, Station Rd, Wicklow | Jan 2025 | €415,000 | 352 m |
| 3 Church St, Wicklow, Wicklownot full market price | Dec 2025 | €543,972 | 352 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 received16 March 2021
- Decision due10 May 2021
- Decision issued5 May 2021
- Grant issued15 June 2021
- Permission expiry14 June 2026
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