Birchfield, Leabeg Lower, Newcastle Co. Wicklow
Conversion and extension of an existing garage to a home office, plus alterations and extensions to the main house.
2460690 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 8 November 2024
- Reference
- 2460690
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 November 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project includes converting the existing garage into a home office with a new 11 sqm storage extension and a roofed walkway link to the house. The main dwelling will undergo general alterations, including new dormer windows, balconies, a bathroom extension, and a new effluent treatment system.
- Floor area
- 19 m²
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Official record
Development description
Conversion of existing garage structure to ‘home-office’. New 11 sq. M. Extension to existing garage structure to provide new storage facility. New roofed walkway link to connect existing garage structure to existing dwelling. 2 no. New dormer windows and balconies. New, north facing, dormer roof to extend first floor bathroom and en-suite by 7.8 sq. M.. New balcony structure along eastern elevation new roof canopy along existing western elevation. General internal and external alterations to existing dwelling. New effluent treatment system. All necessary ancillary works to facilitate this development
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leabeg, Newcastle, Wicklownot full market price | May 2025 | €320,000 | 410 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 November 2024
- Further information requested3 January 2025
- Further information received7 April 2025
- Decision due4 May 2025
- Decision issued17 April 2025
- Grant issued20 May 2025
- Permission expiry19 May 2030
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