The Palm, Strand Road, Bray
Conversion of a nightclub to hotel rooms and a two-storey extension on a protected structure.
2560550 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 19 July 2025
- Reference
- 2560550
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves changing the use of a first-floor nightclub to hotel accommodation with 35 ensuite bedrooms. It includes a modest first-floor side extension for office space and a two-storey extension above the existing nightclub on a protected structure.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing 1st floor nightclub area to hotel accommodation, modest side extension at 1st floor for office space and an additional two storey extension above existing nightclub with bedroom and ancillary accommodation. (35 no. Ensuite bedrooms) and all associated siteworks. This is a protected structure ref: b88
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Brennans Parade, Strand Rd, Bray | Jul 2025 | €495,000 | 61 m |
| Apartment 5, Fontenoy Place, Strand Road Bray | Dec 2025 | €439,038 | 62 m |
| Montebello, Strand Rd, Bray Wicklow | Jul 2025 | €1,295,000 | 90 m |
| 4 Warburton Terrace, Sidmonton Ave, Bray | Sept 2025 | €1,286,150 | 93 m |
| 8 Brennans Parade, Strand Rd, Bray | Mar 2025 | €482,500 | 99 m |
| 17 Sidbury Court, Sidmonton Ave, Bray | Apr 2025 | €395,000 | 102 m |
| 4 Claremount Terrace, Meath Rd, Wicklow | Jan 2025 | €802,000 | 111 m |
| 5 Claremont Terrace, Meath Rd, Bray | Sept 2025 | €875,000 | 112 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 July 2025
- Further information requested5 September 2025
- Further information received23 December 2025
- Decision due6 April 2026
- Decision issued31 March 2026
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