Vartry Waterworks, Roundwood Oldtown, Knockfadda Newastle Upper
Proposed development
10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of the Vartry reservoir in the townlands of Roundwood in the electoral division of Oldtown, and Knockfadda in the electoral division of Newcastle Upper, County Wicklow, the proposed development consists of, i) 60 megalitres treated water storage in two new 30 megalitres capacity structures, ii) a new underground dichlorination chamber, iii) a permanent pre-cast concrete bridge over the Vartry River on existing bridge abutments, iv) solar photovoltaic panels installation on both reservoir roof areas, v) a temporary storage area for excavated material, vi) ancillary works including, a. water supply pipes, b. surface water drainage, c. temporary lighting during the construction stage only, d. temporary compound area for the construction period, e. hardstanding adjacent to the existing Callowhill Pumphouse, f. extension of internal access road to the inlet / outlet chamber of the reservoirs and, g. associated landscaping works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- 11 Nov 2026
Timeline
Application received
17 Sept 2026
Decision due
11 Nov 2026
Decision: conditional
30 Oct 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
construction of new rear extension which can be seen from the front of the dwelling, internal layout changes to existing section of dwelling, removal of windows on existing section of dwelling, removal of existing septic tank, new wastewater treatment unit & soil polishing filter, widening existing entrance onto public road, enlarging driveway area and associate works
installation of new wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter to current regulations and associate works
construction of a porch extension, alterations to the existing dwelling to include demolition of the chimney and changes to all elevations and also for retention of existing temporary structure (18sqm) and all ancillary site works
230 sqm agricultural shed and all associated site works
extension to existing farm shed and all associated ancillary site works and services
dwelling, well, wastewater treatment system to current EPA standards and all associated site ancillary site works and services