Charvey Lane, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
Proposed development
The proposed development will consist of a mixed-use development comprising 46 no. residential units, 4 no. commercial units with associated car parking, bicycle parking, public open space and all ancillary works. a) removal of the existing palisade fence boundary treatment fronting Charvey Lane. b) construction of 46 no. residential units (8 no. 1-beds, 15 no. 2-beds and 23 no. 3-beds), 2 – 3 storeys in height in the form of 8 no. 1 -bedroom apartments (52.8 – 53.9 sqm), 12 no. 2-bedroom apartments (88.5 sqm), 2 no. 2-bed semi-detached units (91.9 sqm), 1 no. 2-bed terraced unit (91.9 sqm), 14 no. 3-bedroom duplex units (113.8 sqm), 6 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached units (109.1 sqm) and 3 no. 3-bedroom terraced units (109.1 sqm). Each residential unit has associated private open space in the form of balconies / terraces for the apartment units and gardens to the rear of each dwelling unit. c) 4 no. ground floor commercial units (total GFA approx. 260.74 sqm) are proposed fronting Charvey Lane with apartments above. d) a total of approx. 1,643.51 sqm of public open space is proposed. The development includes approx. 5,266.33 sqm open space as part of area zoned ‘OS2 – Natural Areas’ and a pedestrian / cyclist route is proposed which will allow a future pedestrian link (outside of applicants ownership) across Rathnew River to be delivered by others. e) the provision of 82 no. car parking spaces including 2 no. accessible spaces and 6 no. EV charging spaces (69 no. resident car parking spaces, 3 no. resident visitor car parking spaces and 10 no. car parking spaces for the commercial units) and a total of 139 no. bicycle parking spaces. f) a new vehicular and pedestrian access point is proposed from Charvey Lane. All associated site and infrastructural works include provision for water services; foul and surface water drainage and connections; attenuation proposals; permeable paving; bin store areas; all hard and soft landscaping works; boundary treatments; internal roads and footpaths, road markings and tactile paving; public lighting; electrical services; and all associated site clearance, excavation, landscape and development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this planning application
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- 23 Dec 2026
Timeline
Application received
30 Mar 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Sun 3 May 2026
Council asked for further information
14 May 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
21 Oct 2026
Decision due
23 Dec 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
the demolition of the existing pitched roof bungalow and the construction of 37 residential units in 3 no Blocks. Block A fronting onto the R772 comprises of 10no 1bed apartments and 4no 2bed apartments over 4 floors; Block B comprises of a part 3 storey part 4 storey block with a 129sqm ground floor cafe fronting on the R772 with 129sqm office/professional services unit at first floor with 1no 1bed apartment and 2no 2bed apartments over and 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. Block C over 3 storeys, comprises of 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. 37 surface car parking spaces, 56 secure bike spaces and bin storage with new boundary and vehicular/pedestrian entrances onto the R772 and all services connections and associated site and landscaping works necessary to complete the development
the demolition of the existing storey bungalow and the construction of 37 residential units in 3 no Blocks, Block A fronting onto the R772 comprises of 10no 1bed apartments and 4no 2bed apartments over 4 floors; Block B comprises of a part 3storey part 4 storey block with a 129sqm ground floor café fronting on the R772 with 129sqm office/professional services unit at first floor with 1no 1bed apartment and 2no 2bed apartments over and 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. Block C over 3 storeys, comprises of 5no 2bed ground floor apartments with 4no 3bed duplex units and 1no 4bed duplex unit over with associated terraces at first floor. 37 surface car parking spaces, 56 secure bike spaces and bin storage with new boundary and vehicular/pedestrian entrances onto the R772 and all services connections and associated site and landscaping works necessary to complete the development
Erect an 18m high telecommunications monopole structure carrying antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment all enclosed by security fencing
front porch as constructed to dwelling and associated works
proposed housing development of 44 no. residential units comprising of 40 no. 2 & 3 bed terraced houses (2 storey) and 4 no. 1 & 3 bed simplex/duplex units in 2 no. 3 storey blocks, extension to existing childcare facility at ‘Lorrin Lodge’ of approx. 59sq.m and proposed vehicular and pedestrian access through ‘Lorrin Lodge’ onto the Newcastle Road (R761), together with all associated site development works including estate roads, footpaths, car parking, bins & bicycle storage, boundary treatment, services infrastructure including watermains, foul sewerage, surface water drainage and on-site attenuation tanks with connections into existing surface water drain and piped services infrastructure in the immediate vicinity
59 sq.m two storey rear extension to 69 sq.m dwelling, proposed bay window and roof overhang to front of dwelling and associated works