Trooperstown Wood Lodge, Laragh East, Laragh Glendalough
Proposed development
Change of use of Trooperstown Wood Lodge from dwelling with guest accommodation (granted under ref. PRR 98/9189) to guesthouse use. The retention of miscellaneous extensions and alterations to provide for an increase in guest bedrooms from 4 (at ground level only) to 9 (at ground and first floor level) and for family/staff accommodation at ground level only; Retention of self-contained guest suite no 10 to the rear, guest yoga studio and guest wellness building, together with 3 no. storage sheds, all ancillary to the use of existing guesthouse as constructed to the North and North West of the subject site; and for retention of extension of car park. Planning permission is also sought for minor front & rear extensions at ground and first floor level to provide accommodation in accordance with Failte Ireland guesthouse guidelines, together with upgrade works to the existing treatment system, all together with associated site works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- 22 Mar 2026
Timeline
Application received
21 Aug 2025
Council asked for further information
10 Oct 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
23 Feb 2026
Decision due
22 Mar 2026
Decision: conditional
18 Mar 2026
Grant issued
21 Apr 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
construction of a new dwelling, wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto public road and associate works
construction of a new dwelling, wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto public road and associate works
construction of a new dwelling, wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto public road and associate works
(1). Retention permission is being sought for an existing dwelling and associated site works as constructed on site (2)Full Planning Permission for the removal of an existing septic tank and percolation area and the installation of a new proposed secondary treatment system and percolation area to current EPA guidelines and all associated site works
retention of revised house type on previously granted site under planning ref No. 07/1576, retention of domestic shed/tools store & associated works and permission for change of use (removal of condition no. 2 of planning ref no. 07/1576) from restricted use as a dwelling to use by all classes of persons
(1). Retention permission is being sought for an existing dwelling and associated site works as constructed on site (2)Full Planning Permission for the removal of an existing septic tank and percolation area and the installation of a new proposed secondary treatment system and percolation area to current EPA guidelines and all associated site works