40-41 Main Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Change of use of the first floor from offices to a doctor's general practitioner practice.
2560003 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 3 January 2025
- Reference
- 2560003
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a change of use at first-floor level from offices to a Doctor's General Practitioners Practice. The works will also include a canopy over the existing external rear stairs, a new side window, and internal alterations.
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Official record
Development description
A change of use at first floor level from offices (granted under planning reference 02610003) to a doctor’s general practitioners practice. The development will also consist of a canopy over the existing external stairs to the rear of the building, and a new window to the side at first floor level. It will include all associated arising internal alterations, associated site works and services
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29b Abbey Lane, Arklow, Co Wicklow | Mar 2025 | €36,000 | 59 m |
| No.1 Lower Main Street, Arklow, County Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €167,400 | 90 m |
| 21 Condrens Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Feb 2026 | €185,000 | 154 m |
| 8 Brookview Court, South Quay, Arklow | Jul 2025 | €255,000 | 182 m |
| 2 Laffins Lane, Arklow, Wicklow | Jun 2025 | €195,000 | 187 m |
| Apartment A, 6a Main Street, Arklow | Mar 2025 | €10,000 | 236 m |
| 4 Ferrybank, Arklow, Co Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €550,000 | 261 m |
| 8 Brookview Gardens, South Quay, Arklow | May 2026 | €226,500 | 262 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 January 2025
- Decision due27 February 2025
- Decision issued19 February 2025
- Grant issued25 March 2025
- Permission expiry24 March 2030
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