Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray
Modifications to the sound stages and workshops at Ardmore Studios in Bray.
22752 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 6 July 2022
- Reference
- 22752
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 July 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal includes subdividing the sound stages from two to three, and the workshops from four to five. It also features minor facade changes, additional entrances, reduced workshop roof heights, and an expanded plant room with an extra storey.
- Storeys
- 2
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
Modifications to permission wcc reg ref 20/402. Amendments to the sound stage include: subdivision of sound stages from 2 to 3 no. Sound stages; additional entrances and exits added to all stages; minor modifications to façade; plant and pv panels added roofs. Amendments to the workshops include: subdivision of workshops from 4 to 5 no. Workshops; internal toilet block added to workshop no. 4; additional entrances and exits added to workshops; workshop roof height reduced and pv panels and roof lights added. Plant room to the northwest of sound stages increased in size by c. 90 sqm and an additional storey added. Amendments to car and truck parking. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments and services provision
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Killarney Park, Bray, Co Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €296,250 | 70 m |
| 185 Killarney Park, Bray, Wicklow | Jun 2026 | €535,000 | 89 m |
| 48 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Feb 2025 | €240,000 | 169 m |
| 61 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Dec 2025 | €645,000 | 177 m |
| 39 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | Jul 2025 | €657,000 | 210 m |
| 37 Killarney Park, Bray, Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €420,000 | 211 m |
| 30 Ardmore Wood, Herbert Rd, Bray | May 2026 | €625,000 | 223 m |
| Riverdale, Herbert Rd, Bray | Jan 2025 | €685,000 | 236 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 July 2022
- Decision due30 August 2022
- Decision issued18 August 2022
- Grant issued21 September 2022
- Permission expiry20 September 2027
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