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
4 June 2026
28 weeks after it was received
Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Key dates
Application received
Council asked for more information
Further information received
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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