6 The Green, Main Street, Blessington
Renovations, extensions, and temporary change of use to an 8-bedroom guest house in Blessington.
2460766 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 6 December 2024
- Reference
- 2460766
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing a rear extension, greenhouse, and carport to build a new part-two-storey, part-single-storey rear extension with a balcony. It also seeks a temporary 5-year permission to change the use of the property to an 8-room tourism guest house.
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Official record
Development description
Renovations and alterations to the existing buildings on site including the demolition of a rear two storey/dormer extension and replacement with a part two storey/part single storey rear extension providing for a new two storey flat roof extension, first floor balcony and a single storey extension, the proposed works will involve the demolition of an existing lean-to greenhouse along the northern boundary (note no impacts to the boundary wall are proposed) and existing car port, the provision of a new lean-to type storage shed to the rear of the existing stone building and a new covered garden space. A temporary 5-year permission for the change of use of the existing property (once the proposed works identified in part a have been completed) for use as tourism guest house accommodation providing for 8 no. Ensuite rooms. The existing building will be returned to residential use upon the expiry of the 5-year period unless a further consent of planning has been permitted. The overall proposal will use existing street frontage car parking and provides for new bike storage to the side access, landscaping and all ancillary site development works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Oak Drive, Blessington Co Wicklownot full market price | May 2025 | €180,000 | 212 m |
| 14 St Josephs Rd, Blessington, Wicklow | Nov 2025 | €380,000 | 220 m |
| 16 St Joseph's Road, Blessington, Co Wicklownot full market price | Apr 2025 | €121,406 | 230 m |
| 23 Oak Dr, Blessington, Wicklow | Jan 2025 | €325,000 | 284 m |
| 22 Oak Dr, Blessington, Wicklow | Feb 2025 | €372,000 | 289 m |
| 18 Woodleigh Park, Blessington, Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €318,000 | 362 m |
| 16 Woodleigh Park, Blessington, Wicklow | Jan 2026 | €427,000 | 368 m |
| Apt 1 Civic Building, Blessington, Wicklow | Dec 2025 | €250,000 | 413 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 December 2024
- Application withdrawn6 February 2025
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