Kangakare Childcare, Woodlands Rise, Arklow
Single-storey extension to a childcare facility in Arklow to add a new classroom.
2560570 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 25 July 2025
- Reference
- 2560570
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a single-storey extension to the side and front of an existing childcare facility. The extension will accommodate a new 51 square metre classroom for 22 children, a bin storage area, a new entrance canopy, and changes to the car parking layout.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 51 m²
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
Construction of a single story extension to side / fore of existing childcare facility to accommodate additional ecce room and bin storage area, new classroom to accommodate 22 children, (area=51m2), with amendments to elevations, with new entrance canopy, & amendment to carparking layout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Woodlands Vale, Arklow, Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €275,000 | 74 m |
| 6 Woodlands Court, Lamberton, Arklow | Feb 2026 | €280,000 | 78 m |
| 26 Woodbrook, Arklow, Co. Wicklownot full market price | Feb 2025 | €159,000 | 94 m |
| 20 Woodlands Dr, Arklow, Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €361,000 | 136 m |
| Apt 501 Bridgewater Quay, North Quay, Arklow | May 2025 | €535,000 | 146 m |
| 5 Woodlands Close, Arklow, Co Wicklow | Jan 2025 | €230,000 | 187 m |
| 6 Mill Meadows, Charterfield, Lamberton Arklow | Nov 2025 | €360,000 | 190 m |
| 21 Woodlands Ave, Arklow, Wicklow | Oct 2025 | €287,500 | 202 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 July 2025
- Decision due18 September 2025
- Decision issued15 September 2025
- Grant issued21 October 2025
- Permission expiry20 October 2030
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