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Planning permission in Blessington

Planning permission in Blessington is decided by Wicklow County Council. Search Blessington planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Blessington over the last 5 years.

Granted in Blessington

59 granted, 8 refused in the last 5 years. That is 3 points above the Wicklow average.

Applications
117

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
67

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
34%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Blessington

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Wicklow County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
Single storey extension the side and rear of existing dwelling and all associated site works
1 Beechdale Lawn, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, reference 2660356
23 Jun 2026
Granted
Demolition of existing shed and single storey extension to the rear and construction of a new single storey extension to the front & side of...
16 St Joseph’s Road, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, reference 2660381
12 Jun 2026
Granted
1.
Downshire Hotel (a Protected Structure) adjoining ‘Foley’s House’ Townhouse and their attendant grounds to rear, Main Street and Kilbride Road, Blessington, reference 2560928
4 Jun 2026
Granted
Retention Permission for as constructed timber cabin for use as a home gym/office space to the rear of existing dwelling along with permission for...
4 Ashton, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, reference 2561004
25 Mar 2026
Granted
A proposed development comprising 71 No.
Newtown Centre/Newtown Square, Blessington Demesne, Blessington, reference 2560074
10 Feb 2026
Granted
1) demolition of existing single storey Dwelling (with Bed & Breakfast use) and ancillary outbuilding/garage, and demolition of 5 no.
Haylands Dublin Road Blessington Co. Wicklow, (including Haylands House W91 FY59, and adjoining vacant (former Blessington Commercials) premises including W91 E896 W91 HX74 & W91 C432), reference 2560657
28 Jan 2026
Granted
Single storey extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling along with a dormer window to the rear and all associated site works
5 Deerpark Road, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, reference 2560815
28 Nov 2025
Refused
A housing development consisting of 13 dwelling units consisting of 6 number three storey 4 beds and 7 number two storey 3 beds with connection to...
Santry Hill, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, reference 2460544
29 Sept 2025

Blessington planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Blessington planning

Do I need planning permission in Blessington?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Blessington as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Wicklow County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Blessington?

Wicklow County Council is the planning authority for Blessington. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Blessington?

88 in 100 decided applications in Blessington were granted over the last 5 years, from 67 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.