Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray
Retention of three single-storey film studio workshops at Ardmore Studios in Bray.
21328 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 29 March 2021
- Reference
- 21328
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 29 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for three single-storey film studio workshops (Workshop 9 of 306sqm, Workshop 10 of 286sqm, and Workshop 11 of 248sqm). The structures are similar in scale and design to existing permitted workshops on the property.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 840 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Retention of 3 no. Single storey film studio workshops (workshop no 9 : c. 306sqm ; workshop
- C. 286sqm ; workshop
- C. 248sqm), all similar in scale, design and finishes to other permitted workshops on the property. All associated works and services provision
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Feb 2025 | €240,000 | 81 m |
| 61 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Dec 2025 | €645,000 | 118 m |
| 39 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Jul 2025 | €657,000 | 126 m |
| 189 Killarney Park, Bray, Co Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €296,250 | 130 m |
| 185 Killarney Park, Bray, Wicklow | Jun 2026 | €535,000 | 148 m |
| 30 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | May 2026 | €625,000 | 151 m |
| Apt 14 La Vallee, Upper Dargle Road, Bray | Feb 2025 | €350,000 | 260 m |
| 20 La Vallee, Upper Dargle Rd, Bray | Apr 2026 | €350,000 | 263 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
Timeline
- Application received29 March 2021
- Decision due23 May 2021
- Decision issued13 May 2021
- Grant issued22 June 2021
- Permission expiry21 June 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
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- GrantedAt this site
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- Granted50 m away
Demolition of 7 no. existing workshops and ancillary buildings (totalling c. 1,837 sq.m) and 1 no. existing…
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20402WicklowLodged 30 Apr 2020Commercial
- Granted80 m away
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161225WicklowLodged 9 Nov 2016Retention
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Modifications to Reg Ref 19/1208 - demolition of 7 no existing workshops and ancillary buildings (totalling…
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20237WicklowLodged 9 Mar 2020Commercial
- Granted90 m away
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22752WicklowLodged 6 Jul 2022Commercial
- Granted150 m away
Construction of a new single storey extension to the front of existing two storey end of terrace dwelling
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2560959WicklowLodged 26 Nov 2025Extension
- Granted160 m away
Demolition of existing administrative building (c185 sqm) security building (c29 sqm) and workshop (c169 sqm)…
Ardmore Studios , Herbert Road , Bray
191208WicklowLodged 8 Nov 2019Commercial
- Granted180 m away
Alterations to the permitted single-storey security cabin (c.22 sq.m.)(currently under construction)…
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211492WicklowLodged 13 Dec 2021Retention
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