GrantedAlterationsDecided 12 January 2023

Blessington Demesne, Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Amendments to a permitted development including a larger creche, more parking, and town park alterations.

221191 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 11 November 2022

Reference: 221191
Authority: Wicklow County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 November 2022
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 5338 m²

Summary

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Proposed amendments to a previously granted permission include repositioning and expanding a creche from 304sqm to 538sqm, increasing parking spaces from 7 to 20, and adding active open space with a pedestrian link. The overall site boundary will also increase from 9.56ha to 11.86ha.

Alterationscrecheamendmentpark

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Development description

Development will consist of amendments to the granted permission pa. Reg. Ref. 20/1146. Amendments are to include: repositioning of the creche, increase in size from 304sqm to 538sqm, and an increase in the permitted number of associated car parking spaces from 7 to 20; the inclusion of an area of active open space within the town park and of a new pedestrian link from oak drive toward the future phases of the town park; alteration to the site boundaries to include a change in the original site area from 9.56ha to 11.86ha

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
14 The Walk, Downshire Park, Blessington	Jan 2026	€400,000	356 m
23 Oak Dr, Blessington, Wicklow	Jan 2025	€325,000	357 m
22 Oak Dr, Blessington, Wicklow	Feb 2025	€372,000	369 m
37 The Close, Downshire Park, Blessington	Aug 2025	€200,000	383 m
27 The Close, Downshire Park, Blessington	Dec 2025	€220,000	388 m
47 Oak Drive, Blessington Co Wicklownot full market price	May 2025	€180,000	406 m
17 The Close, Downshire Park, Blessington	Mar 2026	€233,000	409 m
6 Woodleigh Grove, Blessington, Wicklow	Apr 2026	€295,000	439 m

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Key dates

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Application received11 November 2022
Decision due14 January 2023
Decision issued12 January 2023
Grant issued16 February 2023
Permission expiry15 February 2028

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