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House extension at Downshire Hotel (a Protected Structure) adjoining ‘Foley’s House’ Townhouse and their attendant grounds to rear, Main Street and Kilbride Road, Blessington

Planning application 2560928 to Wicklow County Council.

1. demolition of non-historic / non-original extensions to rear and (north) side of former Hotel and Townhouse and associated and ancillary site clearance and preparation; 2. conversion / refurbishment of historic / original core of former Hotel to (licenced) Bar / Restaurant / Hospitality use at ground floor level (with associated covered seating / dining area to Northern façade, incorporating external passenger lift adjoining Main Street, for accessible entrance to premises), and to residential use at first floor level (comprising 3 no. apartments), including the construction of new two storey extension to rear of building; 3. conversion / refurbishment of historic / original Coach...

Decision

Granted

4 June 2026

28 weeks after it was received

Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Key dates

17 November 2025

Application received

15 January 2026

Council asked for more information

3 April 2026

Further information received

4 June 2026

Permission granted

Application details

Council
Wicklow County Council
Reference
2560928
Site address
Downshire Hotel (a Protected Structure) adjoining ‘Foley’s House’ Townhouse and their attendant grounds to rear, Main Street and Kilbride Road, Blessington
Town or area
Blessington
Type of project
House extension
Site area
1 m²

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