Former Bank of Ireland Building, Main Street, Carnew
Conversion of the former Bank of Ireland building in Carnew into a community remote working hub.
2559 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 12 March 2025
- Reference
- 2559
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis Part 8 application proposes changing the use of the former bank building into a community-based remote working hub. The works include refurbishment, a new single-storey rear extension, a glazed entrance, and a new shopfront with signage and an integrated decorative gate.
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Official record
Development description
Part 8 - submissions should be made to the relevant department as specified on the site notice (not to the planning department) - change of use from the existing bank to a community-based remote working hub, and all associated refurbishment works to the existing building, and a new, single storey lean-to extension to the rear of the property connected to the existing building by a new pitched roof structure with a glazed entrance and enclosing the existing flat roofed vault, and the erection of a new shopfront and signage at the front of the building including an integrated decorative entrance gate. The aim of the development is to provide an active and vibrant working environment on carnew main street and to promote well-being, inclusion, and community cohesion for those using and interaction with the building
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Main Street, Carnew, County Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €84,000 | 81 m |
| 14 Main St, Carnew, Wicklownot full market price | Jun 2026 | €150,000 | 85 m |
| 40 Main Street, Carnew, Co Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €180,000 | 127 m |
| Brunswick Row, School Height, Carnew | Jan 2025 | €245,000 | 193 m |
| 11 Emmett Place, Carnew, Co Wicklow | Mar 2026 | €184,000 | 222 m |
| Wood Green, Carnew, Wicklow | May 2026 | €410,000 | 257 m |
| 7 Mountain View, Carnew, Co Wicklow | Mar 2026 | €194,000 | 272 m |
| Coolattin Rd, Carnew, Wicklow | May 2025 | €182,000 | 319 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 March 2025
- Decision due6 May 2025
- Decision issued26 May 2025
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