Dunbur Lower, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Change of use from guest house accommodation to six apartments in Wicklow Town.
2637 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 11 February 2026
- Reference
- 2637
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting two existing buildings from guest house accommodation into six residential apartments. The works include internal and external alterations, and a new vehicular entrance to replace the original one.
- Residential units
- 6
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Official record
Development description
Change of use for two existing buildings from guest house accommodation to 6 residential apartments with alterations and revisions to the elevations and internal layout with a new vehicular entrance to replace the original vehicular entrance and all with associated site development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Seacliff, Dunbur Rd, Wicklow | Aug 2025 | €650,000 | 188 m |
| 2 Bayside Glen, Wicklow, Wicklow | Sept 2025 | €795,000 | 222 m |
| 22 Seacliff, Dunbur Rd, Wicklow Town | Mar 2026 | €800,000 | 253 m |
| Seaview, 1 Seapoint, Brittas Bay Rd | Jul 2025 | €770,000 | 345 m |
| 9 Yachtmans Point, Wicklow, Wicklow | Jan 2026 | €707,500 | 448 m |
| Elliotts, Dunbar Upr, Wicklow | Apr 2025 | €410,000 | 466 m |
| Waverly, 13 Yachtmans Point, Dunbur Rd | Feb 2025 | €700,000 | 486 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 received11 February 2026
- Decision due7 April 2026
- Decision issued2 April 2026
- Appeal submitted27 April 2026
In the area
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- Granted90 m away
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