- Wicklow County Council has granted permission for 15 houses on the former hotel site.
- The development includes two three and four bedroom homes.
- A financial contribution of €190364 must be paid for infrastructure.
- Corporate entities are prohibited from occupying the units.
- Construction is restricted to 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday.
Wicklow County Council has granted planning permission for 15 houses on the site of the former Powerscourt Arms Hotel in Enniskerry. The approval covers a mix of two three and four bedroom homes on the Monastery Road location with buildings between two and three storeys in height. The council has attached 22 conditions to the decision including restrictions on occupancy by corporate entities.
The developer must pay a financial contribution of €190364 towards public infrastructure and lodge a cash security of €142500 for completion of roads and open spaces. A Part V agreement will provide for social and affordable housing in line with the county development plan. Construction hours have been limited to between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday with no work permitted on Sundays or public holidays.
The site lies within the Enniskerry Architectural Conservation Area and the council has required changes to the vehicular entrance to align with the existing boundary wall. A Stage 3 road safety audit must take place before any homes are occupied. Archaeological monitoring will occur during topsoil stripping and at least 20pc of parking spaces must include electric vehicle charging points.
Wicklow County Council shared “The development would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.”
