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Planning applications in Co. Wicklow

Every planning application lodged in Co. Wicklow in the last 12 months: what has been applied for, what was granted or refused, how long decisions take, and what is under appeal. Compiled weekly from the official DHLGH planning layer, with a source link on every record.

Applications received 7 Sept 2025 to 7 Sept 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Wicklow planning, 12 months to 7 Sept 2026

Applications received1,410
Granted704
Refused93
Refusal rate (of decided)11.7%
Median time to decision51 days
Withdrawn55
Still in the system558
Taken to appeal44
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A weekly note when applications are lodged or decided in Co. Wicklow. The observation window for objections is about five weeks from lodgement - weekly means you hear in time.

Latest applications

The 40 most recently lodged applications, to 7 Sept 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
27 Aug 2026the sub division of existing site, demolition of existing wooden dwelling, demolition of 3 existing wooden sheds, construction of a new dwelling...–121 Oct 20262660765
27 Aug 2026a storey and a half style dwelling, use of the existing vehicular entrance to the site with the provision of a right of way and wastewater treatment...Newtownmountkennedy121 Oct 20262660766
27 Aug 2026to erect a dormer type dwelling and new entrance along with all associated site development works and connect to existing servicesRathnew121 Oct 20262660767
27 Aug 2026a storey and a half style dwelling with associated detached garage, opening of a new vehicular entrance to the site, new private water well and...–121 Oct 20262660768
26 Aug 2026temporary cabin style dwelling on site for a period of 12 months, while the dwelling granted on site is constructed and associated works–120 Oct 202626175
26 Aug 2026the demolition of the existing conservatory and the construction of a single storey extension to the side of the existing house, changes to...Delgany–20 Oct 20262660759
26 Aug 2026for subdivision of existing site and new site boundaries, a new dwelling, upgrading existing entrance onto public road for proposed and existing...–120 Oct 20262660760
26 Aug 2026the installation of 5no. new illuminated signs surrounding the Bray Central development relating to the new leisure unit (Bowling and Cinema), signs...Bray––2660761
26 Aug 2026a new vehicular entrance with hinged gates, along with all associated and ancillary site development worksBray–20 Oct 20262660762
26 Aug 2026will consist of a part two storey and part single storey dwelling, a domestic garage, a proprietary treatment system and associated percolation area...Baltinglass120 Oct 20262660763
26 Aug 20261), the renovation and extension to the existing dwelling, (2) a replacement on-site effluent treatment system and all associated site worksBaltinglass–20 Oct 20262660764
25 Aug 20261. a development of 6 no. apartments where we have: 2 no. 2 bed apartments at ground floor and 4 no. 2 bed, 2 storey duplex apartments at first floor...Baltinglass619 Oct 20262660754
25 Aug 2026RED III application Level 1 - consist of a ten year planning permission to develop an electricity service, entailing the laying of approximately 23.9...––19 Oct 20262660755
25 Aug 2026to erect a single storey extension to my existing dwelling, for alterations to the floor plan and elevation of the existing dwelling and to upgrade...––19 Oct 20262660756
25 Aug 2026the change of use from retail to a residential use at first floor and part ground floor, the residential unit will comprise of a 39sqm studio...Bray–19 Oct 20262660757
25 Aug 20261. construction of a 1. cubicle shed with internal slatted tanks for slurry storage and external feed passage, and 2. construction of new machinery...––19 Oct 20262660758
24 Aug 2026new private dwelling with detached garage, private well, wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, new entrance and all associated site worksBaltinglass––2660259
24 Aug 2026section 254 licence - scaffoldingBray–18 Oct 202626173
24 Aug 2026for domestic storage shed used for storing, firewood, classic tractor, and garden equipment ancillary to existing dwelling and associated works––18 Oct 202626174
24 Aug 2026a new dwelling house & garage, well, access via right of way over existing entrance & improvement works to existing entrance, new driveway, effluent...––18 Oct 20262660751
24 Aug 2026to upgrade the existing effluent disposal system with a new on-site wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter along with all associated...Arklow–18 Oct 20262660752
24 Aug 2026new dwelling, connection to mains sewer and mains water, new entrance on to public road and associated siteworksDelgany118 Oct 20262660753
22 Aug 2026will consist of a part two storey and part single storey dwelling, a domestic garage, a proprietary treatment system and associated percolation area...Baltinglass1–2660750
21 Aug 2026change of use of first and second floor of Greystones Harbour Marina building from office space to gym/fitness centre and associated site works as...Greystones–15 Oct 202626172
21 Aug 2026construction of a fully serviced dormer dwelling house and installation of new waste water treatment system and associated site works and access...Arklow115 Oct 20262660749
20 Aug 2026alterations and revisions to the elevations and internal layout and change of use from agricultural building to residential dwelling with an on-site...Arklow–14 Oct 202626170
20 Aug 2026a dwelling and garage with on-site effluent disposal system and new entrance along with all associated site development works–114 Oct 202626171
20 Aug 2026to retain existing additions and alterations to the existing 19th Century Farmhouse and Planning Permission to complete the additions and alterations...Newtownmountkennedy––2660745
20 Aug 2026to retain 7 No. existing farm holiday cottages, “as built” on site at K2 Alpacas Farm, Callowhill Upper, Co. Wicklow, A63 DX08, comprising 4 no. two...Newtownmountkennedy714 Oct 20262660746
20 Aug 2026Solar energy development / small-scale solar energy equipment development comprising: a) the relocation, repositioning, and reconfiguration of the...–––2660747
20 Aug 2026(1) Removal of existing rear garden storage building along the east boundary; (2) Converting the existing first and second floors into two studio...Bray–14 Oct 20262660748
19 Aug 2026a) signage and alterations to existing retail unit, kitchen, storage and sanitary facilities; b) alterations to ‘over the shop’ residential unit to...Bray513 Oct 20262660731
19 Aug 2026an amendment to the permission granted by Wicklow County Council under WCC Reg Ref. 22/1266, and amended by WCC Reg Ref. 24/60502 and WCC Reg Ref...Greystones–13 Oct 20262660732
19 Aug 2026new dwelling , garage, a new well, a proposed new secondary treatment system and percolation area to current EPA guidelines, a new vehicular entrance...Bray113 Oct 20262660733
19 Aug 2026single storey dwelling house, onsite sewerage treatment system, domestic garage, bored well, new entrance and all ancillary site worksBaltinglass113 Oct 20262660734
19 Aug 2026demolition of existing extension to rear of existing dwelling, construction of new rear extension, new internal layout arrangement in existing...Arklow–13 Oct 20262660735
19 Aug 2026change of house type to that granted under planning ref 25/60485, change of proposed onsite sewage system to that granted under planning ref 25/60485...Newtownmountkennedy113 Oct 20262660736
19 Aug 2026new dwelling, wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter, connection to public water mains, new entrance onto existing lane which leads to...Greystones113 Oct 20262660737
19 Aug 2026change of use and extension of the existing garage, including the provision of a new roof; the demolition of the existing side extension and its...––13 Oct 20262660738
19 Aug 2026change of use from existing residential unit to office space and associate worksArklow–13 Oct 20262660739

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 7 Sept 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
30 Aug 20261. modification to the as-granted Unit 1 from a two-storey detached two-bedroom dwelling to a three-storey detached four-bedroom dwelling. 2...BrayGranted2660638
28 Aug 2026(i) ‘commercial sauna and cold/hot tub’ use; (ii) removal of tank, cooling fans, and general site clearance; (iii) installation of 8 no. cold plunge...BrayRefused2561060
28 Aug 2026new dwelling house, a well, new entrance and driveway, effluent treatment system to comply with current EPA requirements and associated works–Granted2660626
28 Aug 2026mobile home for her personal use, effluent treatment unit and ancillary worksRathnewRefused2660629
28 Aug 2026conversion of existing attic space to habitable use, to create 1 additional bedrooms with, roof windows to front and rear of existing 2 storey semi...GreystonesGranted2660651
27 Aug 2026a 10 year planning permission for revisions to existing planning PL23/60006, the proposed extension to the existing GAA Club house will include a...BaltinglassGranted2660205
27 Aug 2026minor fenestration alterations to the existing dwelling as constructed including the insertion of two dormer windows in the rear roof slope at attic...BlessingtonGranted2660307
26 Aug 2026proposed four x 4 bedroom two storey dwellings in semi-detached blocks with connections to services and associated works including boundaries and...RathnewRefused2692
26 Aug 2026change of use from dwelling to short term accommodation and internal alterations 2. permission to connect short term accommodation to Madelines B& B...–Refused2660624
26 Aug 2026detached dwelling, new entrance onto public road for proposed dwelling and existing dwelling on site, connection to all services and associate worksKilcooleGranted2660633
25 Aug 2026a porch and a two storey extension to the front of existing dwellingBrayGranted2660630
24 Aug 2026construction of extensions to the front and side of the existing house, changes to all elevations, decommission existing septic tank and replace with...–Granted2660380
24 Aug 2026existing dwelling house with connection to existing shared sewage system–Refused2660618
24 Aug 2026first floor extension to side of existing house including ancillary worksBrayGranted2660637
24 Aug 2026single storey extension to the side of the property and minor modifications to the existing ground floor plan to provide an accessible ground floor...GreystonesGranted2660641
24 Aug 2026• front elevational alterations, including: (a) the insertion of two roof windows, and (b) the removal of two existing windows to form a new door...DelganyGranted2561024
24 Aug 20261) the construction of single storey extensions to the sides and rear of my dwelling, 2) relocation of a window from the rear elevation to side...KilcooleGranted2660493
21 Aug 2026construction of new dwelling; garage, new vehicular & pedestrian entrances, new sewage treatment system & ancillary siteworksRathnewGranted2660008
21 Aug 2026widen and recess existing entrance and all associated site works–Granted26133
21 Aug 2026attic conversion to habitable accommodation with Velux windows to roof and associated worksRathnewGranted26140
21 Aug 2026modifications to previously granted application 25/60844 at Bawnogues, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow. planning is sought for the change of house types...BaltinglassGranted2660617
21 Aug 20261. construction of below ground storage tank and associated infrastructure, services and connections pipework (including to existing emergency...WicklowGranted2660621
21 Aug 20261. proposed new mezzanine floor area at first floor (194Msq) over existing ground floor area (338Msq). new mezzanine floor to provide for new office...KilcooleGranted2660625
20 Aug 2026agricultural entrance and ancillary worksRathnewRefused2660620
20 Aug 2026erect a hurling wall in our existing sports ground with all associated site works–Granted2660634
20 Aug 2026construction of a new building to be used as two changing rooms, toilets, meeting room and kitchen and associate works–Granted2560943
19 Aug 2026revised house types on sites 4 - 10(inclusive), of previously granted residential development under planning ref: no.23/390 (ABP-318978-24) and...WicklowGranted26130
19 Aug 2026existing structure to the rear of the property for use as car storage shedDelganyRefused2660623
19 Aug 2026conversion of attic space to storage, new dormer to rear and a Velux rooflight to front of existing dwelling and all associated site worksGreystonesGranted2660627
18 Aug 2026• Construction of new 2 storey 4 bedroom dwelling and garden shed. • Modifications to existing entrance gate and boundary wall and construction of...DelganyGranted2660190
17 Aug 20261. dwelling and all associated works, approved under Pl. Ref. No. 97/6660. 2. retention of existing cottage approved for demolition under Pl. Ref...NewtownmountkennedyGranted2660310
17 Aug 2026part change of use in a permitted retail unit (Circa 300m2) to retail use with ancillary off licence sales (area for display of alcohol circa...WicklowGranted2660611
14 Aug 2026section 254 licence - hoardingBlessingtonGranted26127
14 Aug 2026permanent retention of the minor variations to the grant of planning permission issued by An Bord Pleanala (now An Coimisiun Pleanala) reference...BrayGranted26132
14 Aug 2026amendments to the previously permitted development at the subject site, granted under Reg. Ref. 23/60205, including the relocation of an electrical...BrayGranted2660599
14 Aug 2026roofed horse walker together with all associated site works–Granted2660604
14 Aug 2026single storey house, domestic garage, a wastewater treatment system, new entrance and all ancillary works–Refused2660608
14 Aug 2026installation of eight individual heritage information signs on the existing external ground floor wall of the bankBlessingtonGranted2660609
14 Aug 2026the importation, processing, recovery and recycling of construction and demolition materials including soil, stone and concrete to produce recycled...–Refused2660574
13 Aug 2026single-storey rear extension, along with all associated and ancillary site worksBrayGranted2660590

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 7 Sept 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
25 Aug 2026demolition of an existing dilapidated warehouse totalling c.291sqm and ancillary walls throughout the site, the reinstatement of the Old Chimney...Bray–Pending2560942
19 Aug 2026i) changes to the permitted landscape layout to provide 10 no. parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible space). ii) amendment to permitted...Greystones–Pending2656
15 Aug 2026construction of 7 x 2/3 bedroom duplex’s, bike and bin store, connection to all services, development to use existing entrance onto public, footpaths...––Pending2660202
5 Aug 2026construction of an attached lean-to canopy to the side of existing dwelling to create a covered side passageway, together with the construction of a...Greystones–Pending2660414
24 Jul 2026removal of chimney from gable of existing dwelling, removal of existing tennis court, modifications to existing gate and piers to form new entrance...Greystones–Pending2561055
13 Jul 2026change of the existing single-storey house into a dormer-style dwelling, including the construction of a first-floor dormer extension and alterations...––Pending2560983
3 Jul 2026demolition of an existing single storey building (circa 185sqm) and construction of a three-storey development of 6 no. residential units that...Bray–Pending2660023
30 Jun 20261. demolition of non-historic / non-original extensions to rear and (north) side of former Hotel and Townhouse and associated and ancillary site...Blessington–Pending2560928
29 Jun 2026construction of 40 no. dwellings consisting of the following: 14 no. four bedroom two storey with attic level accommodation semi-detached dwellings...Rathnew–Pending2560881
9 Jun 2026replacement (and repositioning) of 1 No. 6.4m x 3.35m advertising display with 1 No. digital 6.28m x 3.4m advertising display adjacent to the Dublin...Arklow–Pending2660219
3 Jun 2026• proposed 46m² dormer style first floor extension to front, side and rear of existing 122m² single story semi detached dwelling; • all together with...Delgany–Pending2561040
26 May 2026(1) installation of a field access gate at the proposed entrance (2) construction of a concrete slab surface at the entrance, including the provision...––Pending2660216
21 May 2026attic conversion with dormer to rear and gable window to side with all associated ancillary worksBray–Pending2660222
19 May 2026construction of a 2 No. storey motor sales outlet principally comprising a car showroom and workshop with ancillary offices and staff facilities. The...Bray–Pending2660253
18 May 2026hardcore surface storage area referred to in UD5294. Full planning permission is also sought for the removal of the existing entrance and access...––Pending2649
15 May 2026residential development of 14 no. houses (10 no. 3-bed terraced houses and 4 no. 4-bed detached houses). Provision of car and cycle parking and bin...Newtownmountkennedy–Pending2660019
5 May 20261. demolition of existing single story office building and redundant outbuilding; 2. provision of staff car parking for existing building to be...Bray–Pending2560968
30 Apr 20263 No. dwellings units to the side and rear of No.10 Rocky Road, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. The development will consist of 3 No. detached two storey...Wicklow–Pending2560847
30 Apr 20261. new single storey detached house. 2. new vehicular entrance from Harbour Court housing estate. 3. new hammer head/turning area from Harbour Court...Arklow–Pending2660115
27 Apr 2026change of use for two existing buildings from guest house accommodation to 6 residential apartments with alterations and revisions to the elevations...Wicklow–Pending2637
27 Apr 2026proposed dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, entrance and associated worksWicklow–CONDITIONAL2638
27 Apr 2026proposed works to existing dwelling. Install new window to front external wall and second new window to rear external wall to first floor level...Rathnew–CONDITIONAL2660109
22 Apr 2026construct a fully serviced dwelling house & garage, install sewage treatment system to EPA guidelines with all associated site works––REFUSED2560818
20 Apr 2026new 126.06m2 single-storey extension to the existing 80.98m2 pilgrim’s coffee dock and prayer room together with the repositioning of the existing...––REFUSED2660095
15 Apr 2026existing agriculture lane as constructed and permission for upgrading existing lane, upgrading existing entrance onto public road, the construction...––REFUSED2660077

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026. Each links to its status timeline; all Leinster schemes.

UnitsDevelopmentTownStatusSource
96comprise 99 no. residential units with a mix of semidetached and terraced houses along with triplex apartments. These will comprise 22 no. 1 bed and...ArklowIn progress2660429
91construction of 91 dwelling units comprising o 42 no. apartments in one 4/5 storey block containing 18 no. 1 bed units, 22 no. 2 bed units and 2 no...BrayIn progress2660484
8686 dwellings, upgrade existing entrance on to the public road, connection to all services and associate works including roads, footpaths, boundaries...–In progress2660673
75We, Wichol Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission for the proposed development of 75No. Dwellings consisting of 4No. 1 Bed Maisonette...–In progress2660742
75revisions to permitted development as per WCC grant Ref 25/60554 at Broomhall, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow: • omission of Creche building and associated car...RathnewRefused2660551
61construction of an 87 no. unit residential development comprising 61 no. houses (4 no. detached and semi-detached two bedroom; 43 no. semi-detached...RathnewIn progress2660290
5353 houses – 11 no. four bedroom, 18 no. three bedroom and 24 no. two bedroom units. A new vehicular access is proposed off Lott Lane which will serve...KilcooleIn progress2660402
36demolition of existing boundary wall • construction of 3 no. duplex blocks, each comprising of the 6 No. 2 bedroom units and 6 No. 3 bedroom units...BlessingtonIn progress2660713
36• demolition of existing boundary wall • construction of 3 no. duplex blocks, each comprising of the 6 No. 2 bedroom units and 6 No. 3 bedroom units...BlessingtonIn progress2660640
34• 34 no. houses in a mix of terraced and semi-detached typologies, as follows, 26 no. 3-bed units; 8 no. 2-bed units; • 62 no. car parking spaces to...BlessingtonIn progress2660597

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Wicklow planning authority in the 12 months to 7 Sept 2026, fetched weekly from the Irish Planning Applications layer published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Decision counts and the refusal rate cover only applications received in that window, so decisions on older applications are not included. Applicant names are not published in the source data and are never shown here. Records are reproduced verbatim from the public register; to request a correction or the removal of a record, contact us. See the Leinster planning pipeline for the all-county view and methodology for house rules.

Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, via the DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer. Licensed CC-BY 4.0. Per-record links open the relevant council planning register.