Ballyfree West, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow
Major expansion of a logistics facility in Glenealy, including a new 1,540 sqm building and demolition of a shed.
2360069 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 26 May 2023
- Reference
- 2360069
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal involves significant improvements to an existing logistics facility. It includes a 383 sqm extension to existing buildings, a new 1,540 sqm purpose-built logistics facility with ancillary offices, a new truck storage yard, upgraded road access, and the demolition of an existing 286 sqm shed.
- Floor area
- 1,680 m²
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Official record
Development description
For proposed improvements of existing logistics facility . The proposal will include the following (1. ) a 383sq. M. Extension to existing 287 sq. M. Of logistics/distribution buildings on site ( 2). A proposed new circa 1540sq. M. Purpose built logistics/distribution facility with ancillary office space of circa 140 sq. M . Attached with associated parking ( 3). The provision of a new truck/trailer storage yard. (4). Proposed new entrance gates /piers (5). The provision of new upgraded vehicular entrance off the public road with associated improved internal access road (6) . A proposed new secondary treatment system to current epa guidelines and percolation area to service the development (7. ) the reinstatement of an existing weigh bridge on site to working order (8) the provision of new security fencing to areas required (9) demolition of existing shed/ building circa 286 sq. M. And (10) all ancillary works including all drainage infrastructure, and any other works necessary to facilitate the development
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinacooca, Glenealy, Wicklow | May 2026 | €505,000 | 228 m |
| 8 Ballyfree Crescent, Glenealy, Co Wicklownot full market price | May 2025 | €250,000 | 322 m |
| St. Martins, Ballyfree, Glenealy | Oct 2025 | €390,000 | 488 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 May 2023
- Further information requested17 July 2023
- Further information received30 November 2023
- Decision due5 January 2024
- Decision issued15 December 2023
- Grant issued31 January 2024
- Permission expiry30 January 2029
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