Unit 4 Rock Springs Neighbourhood Centre, Rocksprings, Co. Wicklow
Proposed development
The change of use of the existing 122 m² retail unit (coffee shop) to use as a veterinary practice; the installation of new, partially illuminated signage to the front and side elevations; the erection of a double-sided, internally illuminated, totem sign measuring 5.2 metres in height and 2.2 metres in width, mounted on a concrete base, to serve all businesses located within the Neighbourhood Centre Development; and d) all associated site development works
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Decision due
- Not available
Timeline
Application received
27 Oct 2026
Decision due
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the development will consist of (a) the change of use of the existing 122 m² retail unit (coffee shop) to use as a veterinary practice; (b) the installation of new, partially illuminated signage to the front and side elevations; (c) the erection of a double-sided, internally illuminated, totem sign measuring 5.2 metres in height and 2.2 metres in width, mounted on a concrete base, to serve all businesses located within the Neighbourhood Centre Development; and d) all associated site development works
The proposed development will consist of (a) the change of use of the existing 122 m² retail unit (coffee shop) to use as a veterinary practice; (b) the installation of new, partially illuminated signage to the front and side elevations; (c) the erection of a double-sided, internally illuminated, totem sign measuring 5.2 metres in height and 2.2 metres in width, mounted on a concrete base, to serve all businesses located within the Neighbourhood Centre Development; and d) all associated site development works.
demolition of existing rear block shed and construction of a single-storey detached ancillary family accommodation unit measuring 35 sq.m to the rear of the existing dwelling incorporating a non-habitable overhead attic storage space accessed via a fixed staircase, proposed ground floor level to dwelling one metre below existing ground level, pedestrian access via the existing side gate, along with all associated site works and connection to existing onsite services
of (a) the change of use of the existing 122 m² retail unit (coffee shop) to use as a veterinary practice; (b) the installation of new, partially illuminated signage to the front and side elevations; (c) the erection of a double-sided, internally illuminated, totem sign measuring 5.2 metres in height and 2.2 metres in width, mounted on a concrete base, to serve all businesses located within the Neighbourhood Centre Development; and d) all associated site development works
change of use (removal of planning condition no. 1 of planning ref. no. 8446/92) from restricted use as dwelling to use by all classes of persons
part change of use in a permitted retail unit (Circa 300m2) to retail use with ancillary off licence sales (area for display of alcohol circa 40.5m2), associated signage for the unit and other minor alterations at the lower ground floor retail unit