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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 6 Oct 2025 to 6 Oct 2026 · Irish Planning Applications, DHLGH ArcGIS FeatureServer, CC-BY 4.0 · RSS

Co. Wicklow planning, 12 months to 6 Oct 2026

Applications received1,453
Granted724
Refused96
Refusal rate (of decided)11.7%
Median time to decision51 days
Withdrawn45
Still in the system587
Taken to appeal46
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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 6 Oct 2026. The source link opens the application file on the council's own planning register.

ReceivedDevelopmentTownUnitsDecision dueSource
1 Oct 2026Retention permission is sought for alterations to the previously permitted single-storey side extension, comprising an additional [10] m² to the rear...Bray–25 Nov 20262660878
1 Oct 20262 no detached dwellings, connection to existing services, access via right of way and associated works–3–2660877
30 Sept 2026for permission for the construction of an agriculture entrance onto public road and associate works––24 Nov 20262660876
30 Sept 2026alterations to existing front elevation ground floor windows of the Imaal Hall, Stephen Street, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow––24 Nov 20262660875
30 Sept 2026erection of new 315.5 sqm agriculture shed and associate worksDelgany–24 Nov 20262660874
30 Sept 2026change of use of existing commercial unit in existing building into a veterinary clinic, change of use of existing hairdressing section of unit in...––24 Nov 20262660873
30 Sept 2026construction of a single storey extension to the front and side of the existing house, changes to all elevations, upgrade of effluent disposal system...––24 Nov 20262660872
30 Sept 2026dwelling as constructedRathnew124 Nov 202626204
29 Sept 2026RED III Level 1- extension of the operational life of the existing Cronelea Wind Farm and associated infrastructure (as permitted pursuant to Wicklow...–––2660871
29 Sept 2026(a) demolition of single storey sun room to rear, (b) construction of single storey extension to front, side and rear, (c) raising of the roof ridge...Bray–23 Nov 20262660870
29 Sept 2026complete partially constructed dwelling house granted under PPR 07/433–––26201
29 Sept 2026a single storey house, a wastewater treatment and all ancillary works–––26202
29 Sept 2026section 42 - extension of appropriate period – 21/798 erect a two-storey dwelling, connect to existing services and open a new vehicular entrance to...Wicklow–23 Nov 202626203
28 Sept 2026The development will consist of retention permission for an attic conversion wiBray–20 Nov 2026D26A/0725/WEB
28 Sept 2026revisions to the permitted development as per WCC grant Ref 25/60554 at Broomhall, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow for the following: • Revised residential...Rathnew–22 Nov 20262660869
28 Sept 2026retention permission is sought for alterations to the previously permitted single-storey side extension, comprising an additional [10] m² to the rear...Bray––2660868
28 Sept 2026alterations to front, sides and rear facades, conversion of existing attic over original house & new skylights to roof, new pitched roofed...Greystones–22 Nov 202626200
27 Sept 2026retention of 2 skylights to the front of the existing dwelling at roof level serving previously converted attic storage spaceKilcoole–21 Nov 20262660867
25 Sept 2026for a Large- Scale Residential Development, comprising amendments to a previously permitted Large-Scale Residential Development (WCC Ref. 2360219 and...Rathnew–19 Nov 20262660866
25 Sept 2026dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, garage and associated worksBaltinglass119 Nov 202626199
24 Sept 2026demolition of existing garage & domestic store and the construction of new single story side extension, along with all associated site and...Baltinglass–18 Nov 20262660864
24 Sept 2026as constructed dwelling and garage, retention for relocation of effluent treatment system and retention permission for revised site boundaries––18 Nov 20262660863
24 Sept 2026retention permission is sought for as-built dwelling comprising: (a) Alterations to the character of the roof element of the porch on the front /...Bray–18 Nov 20262660862
24 Sept 2026retention of change of roof type from a flat roof to a pitched roof over extension to the side of original dwelling at “Sage Cottage”, Lugduff...––18 Nov 20262660861
24 Sept 2026revisions to the permitted development as per WCC grant Ref 25/60554 at Broomhall, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow for the following: • Revised residential...Rathnew––2660860
23 Sept 2026construction of a single-story 3-bedroom bungalow, domestic garage, septic tank & percolation area and all ancillary site works necessary––17 Nov 20262660859
23 Sept 20261. The demolition of an existing single-storey wing containing the kitchen, utility room and office; 2. Internal alterations and reconfiguration of...Blessington–17 Nov 20262660858
23 Sept 2026planning application for permission for amendments to previously approved grant of planning permission (An Bord Pleanála ref. ABP-318016-23 dated...Bray–17 Nov 20262660857
23 Sept 2026the importation of soil infill from the source site, for use in levelling the lands at proposed development siteKilcoole–17 Nov 20262660856
23 Sept 2026games room and habitable structure located in the paddock adjacent to the existing back garden along the southern boundary. The structure will have a...Bray–17 Nov 20262660855
23 Sept 2026construction of a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto public road and associate...––17 Nov 20262660854
23 Sept 2026consists of: a) Extensions to side and rear elevations, b) Increase in the floor area at ground floor level, c) Conversion of the attic into a...––17 Nov 20262660853
23 Sept 20261) Proposed New Sand and Gravel Pit Development with associated ancillary facilities within a planning application area of c. 20.1 hectares. 2)...––17 Nov 20262660852
23 Sept 2026change of use of 2 no. cow barns to 2 no. 1 bedroomed, self-contained dwelling units, installation of waste water treatment system and associated...Rathnew–17 Nov 202626197
23 Sept 2026single-storey, pitched-roof sun-room/observatory with glazed walls and internal modifications to facilitate same. The proposed sun-room/observatory...––17 Nov 202626198
22 Sept 20261) change of use from retail unit to coffee shop and 2) permission for retention of ground floor door to first floor accommodation with all...–––2660851
22 Sept 2026(1) a new roof profile with 3no. front-facing rooflights and (2) construction of an attic conversion with a rear-facing dormer roof extension and all...Delgany–16 Nov 20262660850
22 Sept 2026construction of 10 No. two storey houses (8 No. 3 Bedroom semi-detached house in 4 blocks and 2 detached 4 bedroom houses), entrance, landscaping...––16 Nov 20262660849
22 Sept 2026extension to the rear (North) and side (West) of the existing property together with associated site worksArklow––2660848
22 Sept 2026dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, entrance and associated worksBaltinglass–16 Nov 202626196

Latest decisions

The 40 most recent decisions on applications received in the window, including refusals, to 6 Oct 2026.

DecidedDevelopmentTownOutcomeSource
1 Oct 2026a new vehicular entrance with hinged gates, along with all associated and ancillary site development worksBrayGranted2660762
1 Oct 2026storey & a half type dwelling, on-site effluent disposal system to current EPA guidelines, detached domestic garage, with access via recessed...–Granted2660619
1 Oct 2026alterations & extensions to my dwelling to include a front porch extension of 3.2sqm, also for the elevational changes to the front (southeast) and...BrayGranted2660703
1 Oct 2026existing garage and playroom as built, dormer windows to front and rear of existing dwelling, conversion of attic space to liveable area and...NewtownmountkennedyGranted2660714
1 Oct 20261. proposed conversion of existing garages into habitable space and removal of associated garage doors, 2. proposed new cladding, windows & entrance...BrayGranted2660719
1 Oct 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...NewtownmountkennedyGranted2660736
1 Oct 2026change of use from existing residential unit to office space and associate worksArklowGranted2660739
1 Oct 20261. alterations to existing driveway and front garden. 2. extensions totalling 79.6sqm (items 3, 4 & 5 below) to existing dwelling of 72sqm. 3. rear...DelganyGranted2660176
1 Oct 2026(1) Removal of existing rear garden storage building along the east boundary; (2) Converting the existing first and second floors into two studio...BrayRefused2660748
30 Sept 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...GreystonesGranted26172
30 Sept 2026attic conversion with Velux windows, conservatory, with basement storage room, entrance porch to dwelling, garage, domestic store, and associated...–Granted26136
28 Sept 20261 UnitBrayGrantedV/064/26
28 Sept 2026demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new replacement dwelling, removal of existing septic tank, new wastewater treatment unit &...DelganyGranted2660692
28 Sept 2026a single storey ground floor extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling to provide a 12.5m x 4.6m indoor swimming pool; with all...BlessingtonGranted2660701
28 Sept 2026change of use to add alcohol off licence sales to the existing retail shopBrayGranted2660720
25 Sept 20261) permission for demolition of existing extensions to original cottage with alterations to existing floor layouts and external elevations and 2)...–Granted2660500
25 Sept 2026amendments to the extant planning permission (Refs. WCC 21/1407 / ABP-313953-22; WCC 24/60647) for 98 residential units (82 houses, 8 apartments, 8...RathnewGranted2660716
24 Sept 20261. retention permission sought for 25.7m² 3.8m High pitched roof campervan / car port cover 2. full planning permission sought for partial raising of...DelganyGranted2660566
24 Sept 2026construct a dwelling house with connection to public services, new site entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works–Granted2660730
24 Sept 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...GreystonesGranted2660732
23 Sept 2026A terrace of three, two-story, three-bed houses with south-facing balconies withBrayGrantedD26A/0437/WEB
23 Sept 2026demolition of existing dwelling on site, construction of 25 dwellings with associated private open space and car parking, as well as the provision of...RathnewGranted2660396
23 Sept 2026as constructed domestic garage and ancillary worksBaltinglassGranted26165
23 Sept 2026open storage shed used for storing firewood, classic tractor and garden equipment and associated worksRathnewGranted26161
23 Sept 2026insertion of a 5.0m x 8.0m domestic garage and all ancillary site worksBlessingtonGranted2660684
23 Sept 2026single storey dwelling and garage with an onsite treatment plant with soil polishing filter, a bored well, a new entrance and all associated site...BlessingtonGranted2660689
23 Sept 2026as constructed dwelling–Granted2660705
23 Sept 2026demolition of existing extension to rear of existing dwelling, construction of new rear extension, new internal layout arrangement in existing...ArklowGranted2660735
22 Sept 2026dwelling house with services, new site entrance, domestic garage and all associated site works–Granted2660466
22 Sept 2026new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto public road and associate worksBaltinglassGranted2660691
22 Sept 2026construct an agricultural entrance and all associated site works into my lands–Refused2660708
21 Sept 202659 sq.m two storey rear extension to 69 sq.m dwelling , proposed bay window and roof overhang to front of dwelling and associated worksRathnewRefused26158
21 Sept 2026section 254 licence - scaffolding–Granted26155
21 Sept 2026Retention of garden playroom structure of 24sqm & Permission for its change of use to short term accommodation. Retention permission of 40ft shipping...–Granted26149
18 Sept 2026various renovations and additions to existing house to include new bedroom in roof dormer extension and all associated worksDelganyGranted2660439
18 Sept 2026permission for subdivision of existing site and new site boundaries, a new dwelling, block up existing entrance and new entrance onto public road for...–Granted2660409
18 Sept 2026(i) a 40sqm at ground floor, and 14sqm at first floor level extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (ii) a dormer at attic level to the front...BrayGranted2660588
18 Sept 20261. change of use of existing nursing home/elderly care facility to use as private residential guest /hotel staff accommodation (Class 6) 2. any minor...BrayGranted2660613
18 Sept 20261)retention of existing Single storey studio structure; 2) the construction of a Single storey extension to the side of existing two storey dwelling...KilcooleGranted2660615
18 Sept 2026conservatory, infill entrance porch, and two bay windows to front of house and associated worksNewtownmountkennedyGranted26159

Under appeal

Applications from the window that have gone to An Coimisiún Pleanála, to 6 Oct 2026.

SubmittedDevelopmentTownAppeal statusAppeal decisionSource
25 Sept 2026demolition of the existing cottage on the site (92sqm) and for the construction of 8 no. dwellings consisting of 1 no. 3 bed detached bungalow, 1 no...Greystones–Pending2561046
15 Sept 2026construction of new dwelling; garage, new vehicular & pedestrian entrances, new sewage treatment system & ancillary siteworksRathnew–Pending2660008
14 Sept 2026section 254 licence - overground electronic communications infrastructureWicklow–Pending26108
11 Sept 2026change of use from dwelling to short term accommodation and internal alterations 2. permission to connect short term accommodation to Madelines B& B...––Pending2660624
8 Sept 2026existing structure to the rear of the property for use as car storage shedDelgany–Pending2660623
3 Sept 2026• construction of new 2-bedroom bungalow and integrated garage to the rear garden of existing dwelling. • new vehicular access, gate and driveway to...Delgany–Pending2560925
2 Sept 2026new roof to existing agriculture shed and associate works––Pending2660534
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...––REFUSED2660216
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...––CONDITIONAL2649
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 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–REFUSED2660115

Largest schemes in the window

Applications of 10+ homes received in the 12 months to 6 Oct 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
64demolition of existing dwelling, construction of 2 no. duplex blocks, each comprising of the 6 No. 2 bedroom units and 6 No. 3 bedroom units...ArklowIn progress2660797
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
43proposed 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...RathnewIn progress2660775
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

About this data

Applications are those received by the Co. Wicklow planning authority in the 12 months to 6 Oct 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.