The Old Bank of Ireland building, Main Street, Rathdrum
Retention of change of use from commercial to two dwellings at the Old Bank of Ireland building in Rathdrum.
23125 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 13 February 2023
- Reference
- 23125
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 13 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for the change of use of the Old Bank of Ireland building from commercial use to two residential dwellings, including an associated car parking area.
- Residential units
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Change of use from commercial to two dwellings (residential) together with associated car parking area
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €220,000 | 165 m |
| Hollyfort, Balleece, Rathdrum | Feb 2025 | €435,000 | 202 m |
| 12 Main St, Rathdrum, Wicklow | Jun 2025 | €231,000 | 202 m |
| 46 Parnell Park, Rathdrum Co Wicklownot full market price | Jan 2026 | €130,000 | 228 m |
| 1 Gilberts Terrace, Rathdrum, Wicklow | Sept 2025 | €220,000 | 235 m |
| 29 Ardview, Knockadosan, Rathdrumprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €358,590 | 264 m |
| 38 Ardview, Rathdrumprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €356,828 | 264 m |
| 32 Ardview, Knockadosan, Rathdrumprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €358,590 | 264 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 February 2023
- Further information requested30 March 2023
- Further information received11 April 2023
- Decision due5 June 2023
- Decision issued1 June 2023
- Grant issued7 July 2023
- Permission expiry6 July 2028
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