21928: Change of use from current office use back to the original use as a residential dwelling and all associated site development works
Main Street, Blessington, Co Wicklow
DecisionConditional grant
Decided17 September 2021
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents4
Site
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0refusal reasons0conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
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Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Chief Executives OrderSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 4aac619e-1fa0-41d1-8933-6055c7b97ea1.pdf / Document 407714Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 745040f1-03ed-4610-92cd-95e21ef022f5.pdf / Document 415203Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / D0791cb7-0cc0-4103-ada6-171638be4710.pdf / Document 407717Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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- 18167Demolition of existing garage and construction of detached two storey dwelling to the side and off street parking to the front and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 09 April 2018Conditional grant
- 23598(A) a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing restaurant premises, and (B) the provision of a servicing hatch to the front of the existing restaurant premises for the purpose of serving takeaway coffee, and all associated site works and services / 0.1 km away / 05 September 2023Conditional grant
- 171286Change of use of commercial/retail unit to restaurant/tea rooms use c.86.23 sqm to include new window on rear elevation together with all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 06 December 2017Conditional grant
- 20697Part demolition of existing sheds and construction of a dormer style extension to the side of existing dwelling and all associated site works / 0.1 km away / 08 September 2020Conditional grant
- 171241Scaffolding / 0.1 km away / 13 November 2017Conditional grant
- 23548Carry out external works on a protected structure for the removal of an ATM, infilled with harled finish to match the existing, night safe front panel to be replaced with stainless steel blanking plate as well as the removal of the Ulster Bank raised letter shopfront sign on main street and side facing the car park, hanging signage and the removal of Ulster Bank general blue signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors / 0.1 km away / 10 August 2023Conditional grant
- 19940Demolition and removal works to include: removal of the single storey modern extension along the Main Street adjoining the Downshire Hotel, removal of the single storey shed to the rear of the site, removal of the existing single storey building to the rear of 'Foley's House' (house B), partial lowering of the existing wall along Kilbride Road with modifications to the existing vehicular access and removal of the extensive modern hotel structure to the rear of the existing vacant Downshire Hotel. The proposal includes the construction of a 104 no bed nursing home across Lower Ground to Second Floor level, all with associated plant areas, circulation area, ancillary spaces, day rooms, dining rooms, multi purposes activity rooms, kitchen, staff facilities with connection to the exiting retained property along the Main Street at Ground and First Floor levels, the conversion of the ground floor of the former Downshire Hotel into a café, nursing home reception, office and public WCs accessed from the Main Street, the 1st floor is proposed to accommodate 6 no nursing home bedrooms and a library, conversion of the building to the church (north east) boundary to accommodate 1 no 3 bed and 1 no 1 bed unit for the purpose of nursing home staff accommodation, conversion of coach house B into mechanical and electrical plant area, upgrading of 'Foleys House' to a 6 no bedroom house for the purpose of nursing home staff accommodation, the consolidation of the facades of the former Downshire Hotel, Foleys House and both outbuildings (Coach House A and Coach House B) along the north east and south west boundaries, the proposal also includes the construction of 30 no 1 bed independent living units, across 2 no blocks, off 2-3 storey in height, vehicular access from Kilbride Road through a revised vehicular access point with Pedestrian access from Main Street, all with associated signage, landscaping, drainage, ambulance drop off zone, 66 no car parking spaces (including 3 no disabled car parking spaces), plant space, bin storage, cycle parking and site works / 0.1 km away / 02 April 2020Conditional grant