Planning · Co. Wicklow

Planning Applications in Wicklow

1,069 applications in the last 12 months across the county. 84.7% of decided applications are granted, with a typical decision in 55 days. Every application since 2017 is on the map below.

Planning applications

1,069

last 12 months

Decisions granted

84.7%

2,572 decided · 3 yrs

Typical decision time

55 days

median · last 3 yrs

Homes approved

2,975

24 months · 79 big schemes

Applications over time

Monthly planning applications in Wicklow since 2017, by what's being applied for.

Biggest housing schemes

The largest schemes applied for in Wicklow in the last 24 months (amendments to already-permitted schemes excluded).

683 homesGrantedBallydowling, Glenealy, Co. WicklowJul 2024

; 1. The demolition of existing 683m2 of industrial units and covered areas . 2. The construction of new modern replacement industrial units

476 homesGrantedTinahask Upper Money Little and Money Big, Arklow, Co. WicklowJul 2024

a 7-year permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development. The proposed development will consist of the following: Construction of 476 n

341 homesGrantedSite largely within the Former Bray Golf Course Lands, Off Ravenswell Road and Dublin Road, BrayMar 2025

mixed-use development comprising 341 no. residential units, commercial spaces (total gross floor area c. 10,778 sq.m), retail/retail service

269 homesGrantedA Site of 6.05 hectares at Blessington Demesne Blessington Co. Wicklow., The site is generally bound: to the north-east by undeveloped land and Oak Drive; to the south-east by Saint Mary's Senior National School Cocoon Childcare and Newtown Centre (Nov 2024

construction of a mixed-use development with a gross floor area of 23,219.1 square metres and ranging in height from 1 No. to 5 No. storeys

233 homesPendingA Site of 6.05 hectares at Blessington Demesne Blessington Co. Wicklow., The site is generally bound: to the north-east by undeveloped land and Oak Drive; to the south-east by Saint Mary's Senior National School Cocoon Childcare and Newtown Centre (Oct 2024

construction of a mixed-use development (LRD) with a gross floor area of 23,219.1 square metres and ranging in height from 1 No. to 5 No. st

100 homesRefusedTonlegee, Brittas Bay, County WicklowSept 2024

(1) a 94.00 m2 single storey dwelling, (2) 3 No. 100 m2 Hydroponic Grow Houses (3) a waste-water treatment unit and its associated percolat

99 homesPending"Lands at Kilbride", Arklow, Co. WicklowApr 2026

99 no. residential units with a mix of semidetached and terraced houses along with triplex apartments. These will comprise 22 no. 1 bed and

99 homesGrantedSite at Bullford, The site is located to the west of Main Street, KilcooleAug 2025

construction of 99 no. residential units and 2 no. commercial / community units (for Class 1- Shop, Class 2- Office / Professional Services,

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Every application in and around Wicklow — filter by type, hover or tap for details.

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every Irish local authority · since 2017

Big-scheme markers show the number of homes. Hover any point for details. Source: local-authority planning registers (LGMA, Dublin City, Cork City); updated with each data refresh.

Planning in other counties

Based on planning applications published by Wicklow County Council since 2017. Grant rate = granted ÷ (granted + refused) for applications received in the last 3 years; decision time is the median from receipt to decision. Homes approved counts stated unit counts on granted residential applications in the last 24 months and excludes amendments to already-permitted schemes. Not planning advice.