Downshill, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Retention of a dwelling unit and permission for a large extension and office conversion in Bray.
21952 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 3 August 2021
- Reference
- 21952
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 3 August 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 81.4 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention of an existing 81.4 sqm dwelling unit. It also requests permission to convert this unit into an office/studio and build a 254.6 sqm single-storey extension to create a new family home.
- Storey
- 1
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
A. The retention of existing 81.4m2 dwelling unit. B. Alterations and extension of existing dwelling unit consisting of : i) the conversion of the existing dwelling to incorporate new office/studio and ancillary rooms. Ii) minor alterations to the existing plan and elevations. Iii) 254.6m2 single storey extension to side of existing dwelling to create one new family dwelling. Iv) connection to existing waste water treatment system and percolation area (as granted under pp 16538) and all other services. V) alterations to existing driveway with new rear driveway. Vi) new boundary fence to rear and all associated site 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downshill, Kilpedder, Co Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €237,500 | 100 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 received3 August 2021
- Further information requested15 September 2021
- Further information received21 January 2022
- Decision due2 March 2022
- Decision issued22 February 2022
- Grant issued28 March 2022
- Permission expiry27 March 2027
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