The Old Schoolhouse, Eglington Road, Bray
Demolition of a single-storey building and construction of a two-storey sports and recreation building in Bray.
23687 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 4 September 2023
- Reference
- 23687
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the demolition of an existing 74 sqm single-storey building. It will be replaced with a new two-storey multipurpose sports and recreation building measuring 295 sqm, including all necessary site works.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 295 m²
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Official record
Development description
The demolition of an existing single storey building (74sqm. ) and its replacement with a two storey multipurpose sports and recreation building (295sqm. ) together with all necessary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Florence Rd, Bray, Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €500,000 | 37 m |
| Cimarosa, 3 Carlton Close, Bray | Mar 2026 | €500,000 | 52 m |
| 3 Novara Park, Bray, Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €780,000 | 76 m |
| 8 Eglinton Road, Bray, Co Wicklow | Jun 2026 | €1,400,000 | 79 m |
| 3 Fatima Terrace, Bray, Wicklow | May 2025 | €600,000 | 98 m |
| 4 Carlton Villas, Novara Avenue, Bray | Apr 2025 | €700,000 | 101 m |
| Columcille, Novara Ave, Bray | Aug 2025 | €65,000 | 128 m |
| 2 Alexandra Terrace, Novara Ave, Bray | Mar 2025 | €1,040,000 | 131 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 September 2023
- Further information requested19 October 2023
- Further information received28 November 2023
- Decision due3 January 2024
- Decision issued18 December 2023
- Grant issued31 January 2024
- Permission expiry30 January 2029
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