Ashford, Co. Wicklow, A67 XK60
Conversion and extension of a former Garda barracks into a community sports and recreation hub.
2560316 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 25 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560316
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project proposes a change of use, alterations, and an extension to the former detached Garda Barracks, which is a protected structure. It will be converted into a multi-purpose community indoor sports and recreation hall with activity rooms, a kitchen, and parking.
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Official record
Development description
Sports and recreation hub for ashford village. The development is comprised of the change of use and alterations/extension to the former detached garda barracks building (protected structure) to accommodate a multi-purpose community indoor sports and recreation hall with ancillary facilities including reception, activity rooms, kitchen, toilets and storerooms. The development also provides for disabled carpark space/set down, bicycle parking, site development works with connection to existing local public mains services and all associated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inchanappa House, Inchanappa, Wicklow | Apr 2026 | €4,000,000 | 283 m |
| 7 The Court, Vartry Wood, Ashford | May 2026 | €580,000 | 321 m |
| 2 The Close, Vartry Wood, Ashford | Mar 2025 | €595,000 | 349 m |
| 3 The Walk, Vartry Wood, Ashford | Jul 2026 | €600,000 | 352 m |
| 1 The Glen, Vartry Wood, Ashford | Oct 2025 | €600,000 | 462 m |
| Orchard Cottages, Ballinahinch, Ashford | Jun 2025 | €668,000 | 498 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 April 2025
- Further information requested17 June 2025
- Further information received13 March 2026
- Decision due9 April 2026
- Decision issued2 April 2026
- Appeal submitted28 April 2026
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