Mount Temple, Russborough Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Proposed development
1. The demolition of an existing single-storey wing containing the kitchen, utility room and office; 2. Internal alterations and reconfiguration of the existing dwelling at ground and first-floor levels; 3. The change of use and conversion of an existing single-storey stable building to provide a one-bedroom guest suite; 4. The construction of 2 no. first-floor extensions over existing ground-floor accommodation, together with associated internal alterations, to provide 4 no. bedrooms at first-floor level; 5. The construction of a single-storey extension to the south of the main dwelling, providing an open-plan kitchen, pantry, boot room and bathroom; 6. The construction of a detached storey-and-a-half outbuilding providing a games room, domestic office and garage at ground-floor level, with a multipurpose studio space at attic level; 7. The construction of a detached single-storey gym building; 8. The formation of a landscaped parking courtyard, together with associated patio areas, landscaping and gardens to the east, west and south of the existing dwelling; 9. The installation of a new wastewater treatment system to serve the proposed development; and 10. All associated site development, drainage, landscaping and ancillary works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
23 Sept 2026
Last day for public submissions (est.)
Tue 27 Oct 2026
Council asked for further information
10 Nov 2026
Decision due
Not available
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Planning history within 750 m
Demolition of existing single storey cottage (existing cottage area 58m2) and construction of replacement single storey dwelling (proposed floor area 105m2) together with all associated site works
sought for a dormer type dwelling, effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works
change of use of the following: existing ground floor reception / retail to change to cafe (119m2); existing ground floor east colonnade from exhibition space to change to reception and retail (45m2); existing basement central corridor to change from exhibition to retail (155m2) (a protected structure)
change of use of the following: existing ground floor reception / retail to change to cafe (119m2); existing ground floor east colonnade from exhibition space to change to reception and retail (45m2); existing basement central corridor to change from exhibition to retail (155m2) (a protected structure)
restoration of the existing single storey house, replacement of the existing roof, construction of a new single storey extension to rear of house, modifications to existing entrance to form a new vehicular entrance, provision of a new septic system with new on-site wastewater treatment system to current EPA guidelines, all associated ancillary, landscaping and site development works
the development will consist of a new wider vehicular access off the L8363 local secondary road with new gates and forecourt, flank walls and landscaping and local surface water drainage adjustments with removal of an additional 2.1 m section of stone boundary wall to facilitate the propose new access arrangements from that originally permitted. Works will also include further adjustments to the road edge to facilitate sightlines and associated signage than permitted under Wicklow CC Ref. 18/1011. The proposed access arrangements will following the implementation of the proposed development under this application enable a new one way traffic flow system through the existing main visitor car park with exist only via the new entrance and entry only through the existing main gate. This requires condition no. 2 of Wicklow CC Ref. 18/1011 to be amended