Boswell Equestrian Centre, Newtownboswell, Ashford
Proposed development
(i) part change of use of the existing 2-storey building referred to as Boswell House ancillary building including retention of elevational changes to accommodate the change of use from offices, store, kill room and pre-existing shop to 5 no. apartments (4 no. one-bedroom and 1 no. two-bedroom) providing short stay residential accommodation ancillary to the equestrian centre (Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5); (ii) part change of use of the existing single storey building referred to as The Stables including retention of elevational changes to accommodate change of use from stables to 2 no. one-bedroom and 1 no. two-bedroom apartments providing short stay residential accommodation ancillary to the equestrian centre (Units 8, 9, and 10); (iii) change of use of the existing two storey building referred to as Boswell House from a residential dwelling to 1 no. four-bedroom short stay residential accommodation ancillary to the equestrian centre (Unit 7); (iv) part change of use of the existing single storey building referred to as The Gallery including retention of elevational changes to accommodate the change of use from a covered viewing gallery to a tack shop and café ancillary to the equestrian centre. Permission is also sought for a proposed wastewater treatment system and raised soil polishing filter for the site; and, all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development
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- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- 18 Jun 2026
Timeline
Application received
27 Jun 2025
Council asked for further information
15 Aug 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
4 Feb 2026
Decision due
18 Jun 2026
Decision: conditional
12 Jun 2026
Grant issued
21 Jul 2026
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Similar applications refused nearby
Since 2019 the council has refused these applications for the same kind of development (housing or apartment development) within 300 m, and they weren't overturned on appeal. They're useful planning history for your letter, and we'll suggest them when you object.
housing or apartment development
the change of use of part of 2 no. ancillary buildings referred to as Boswell House Ancillary Building and The Stables providing for a total of 7 no. apartments
Boswell Equestrian Centre, Newtownboswell Ashford, Co. Wicklow · refused 28 Aug 2023 · about 40 m away · 23580
housing or apartment development
conversion of stables to 2 no. self contained apartments, together with minor elevational alterations, the change of use of the "covered viewing gallery" to ret
Boswell Equestrian Centre, Newtownboswell, Ashford · refused 23 Mar 2021 · about 60 m away · 2164
Planning history within 750 m
new single storey extension to south and west elevation of existing dwelling including alterations to elevations, provisions of new roof lights to existing dwelling and all associated site works and services
provision of a new storage shed to rear of dwelling and all associated works and services
proposed 85sqm extension to 40sqm cottage, waste water treatment system to EPA standards and all associated site works
proposed 85 sq.m extension to 40 sq.m cottage, waste water treatment system to EPA standards and associated works
the change of use of part of 2 no. ancillary buildings referred to as Boswell House Ancillary Building and The Stables providing for a total of 7 no. apartments providing for short stay residential accommodation ancillary to the equestrian centre; and the retention for change of use of part of The Gallery ancillary building to provide a tack shop and café as follows: (i) Part change of use of the existing 2-storey building referred to as Boswell House Ancillary Building including retention of elevational changes to accommodate the change of use from offices, store, kill room and pre-existing shop to 5 no. apartments (4 no. one-bedroom and 1 no. two-bedroom ) providing short stay residential accommodation ancillary to the equestrian centre; (ii) part change of use of the existing single storey building referred to as The Stables including retention of elevational changes to accommodate change of use from stables to 2 no. one-bedroom apartments providing short stay residential accommodation ancillary to the equestrian centre. (iii) part change of use of the existing single storey building referred to as The Gallery including retention of elevational changes to accommodate the change of use from a covered viewing gallery to a tack shop and café ancillary to the equestrian centre. Permission is also sought for a proposed wastewater treatment system and raised soil polishing filter for the site; and, all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development
proposed (a) retention of 55sqm extension to 48sqm dwelling (b) proposed replacement waste water treatment system to epa standards in lieu of existing septic tank and associated works