Knockbawn, Corner of Portland Road & Somerby Road, Greystones
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of a part two-storey extension to a house in Greystones.
2560907 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 10 November 2025
- Reference
- 2560907
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of existing structures to the north and west of the dwelling and the construction of a new part two-storey, part single-storey extension. It also includes new bay windows, renovation of the existing house with heritage-style timber windows, and the addition of solar panels.
- Floor area
- 208 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
Demolitions/removals of existing structures to the north & west of the existing dwelling (168.6 sq. M); removal of existing porch addition to the east elevation (1.9 sq. M) & removal of infill pvc glazing to south-facing porch; construction of a new part two-storey, part single-storey extension to the north / west of the existing dwelling (207.5 sq. M); addition of new single-storey bay window to the south elevation (1.6 sq. M), new two-storey bay window to the east elevation (4.4 sq. M) & new two-storey bay window to the west elevation (3 sq. M); addition of new covered external porch to the east of the existing; renovation, refurbishment & modifications to the existing dwelling including modifications to existing window and door openings on all elevations and replacement of all existing pvc windows and doors with heritage style timber windows and doors; repair, restoration and modifications to the existing roof; removal of existing pvc rainwater goods and replacement with heritage-style cast aluminium rainwater goods to match original; addition of solar pv panels; modification & widening of existing vehicular entrances; addition of new pedestrian entrance gate to portland road; all along with associated landscaping, boundary treatments, site services above and below ground, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knockbawn, Portland Rd, Greystones | Jan 2025 | €2,200,000 | 6 m |
| Braeside, Burnaby Rd, Greystones | Jul 2025 | €1,850,000 | 136 m |
| Dunboy, Burnaby Rd, Greystones | Apr 2025 | €2,175,000 | 271 m |
| Arranmore, Killincarrick Rd, Greystones | Feb 2025 | €1,145,000 | 312 m |
| Lisbuoy, Quarry Rd, Greystones | Jan 2025 | €1,750,000 | 324 m |
| 3 Burnaby Woods, Greystones, Wicklow | May 2025 | €1,250,000 | 332 m |
| 1 Burnaby Mews, Church Rd, Greystones | Sept 2025 | €925,000 | 345 m |
| 33 Burnaby Mews, Burnaby Lane, Greystones | Jun 2025 | €510,000 | 357 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 November 2025
- Further information requested7 January 2026
- Further information received3 February 2026
- Decision due2 March 2026
- Decision issued20 February 2026
- Grant issued31 March 2026
- Permission expiry30 March 2031
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