Planning near you · Wicklow · Ref 2660512

Change of use of the existing former golf clubhouse building and grounds to an…

Former Glen of the Downs Golf Club , Ballydonagh Road Coolnaskeagh , Delgany

Permission granted with conditions

Council decision recorded: July 30, 2026

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

9 Jun 2026Application received
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30 Jul 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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1 Sep 2026Grant recorded
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What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Former Glen of the Downs Golf Club , Ballydonagh Road Coolnaskeagh , Delgany. Proposal excerpt: “change of use of the existing former golf clubhouse building and grounds to an immersive nature guest wellness retreat and short-stay tourism accommodation facility, together with associated internal reconfiguration and …”

Location & nearby applications

Former Glen of the Downs Golf Club , Ballydonagh Road Coolnaskeagh , Delgany

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

a pumped effluent treatment system and a 45 sq. m. polishing filter and associated worksAbout 1.2 km · Kilmurry Grove , Kilmurry North , Kilmacanogue Co. WicklowRef 2660674 · Permission granted with conditions
conversion of existing attic space to habitable use, to create 1 additional bedrooms with, roof windows to front and rear of…About 1.6 km · 7 Waverly Lawn , Coolagad Greystones , Co. WicklowRef 2660651 · Permission granted with conditions
demolition of the existing cottage on the site (92sqm) and for the construction of 8 no. dwellings consisting of 1 no. 3 bed…About 1.8 km · Chrysanthemum Cottage , Chapel Road , GreystonesRef 2561046 · Refused
• construction of new 2-bedroom bungalow and integrated garage to the rear garden of existing dwelling. • new vehicular acces…About 1.9 km · 1 Dromont , Kindlestown Upper , DelganyRef 2560925 · Permission granted with conditions
single storey detached home office / music room at the rear of the existing houseAbout 2.0 km · 28 Upper Grattan Park , Geystones , Co. WicklowRef 2660681 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Wicklow County Council · Reference 2660512

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: a2307b42dc7adb00a3359edab24cfdd2116a74419ad1d0e669e92a7fd4d070c2

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: a2307b42dc7adb00a3359edab24cfdd2116a74419ad1d0e669e92a7fd4d070c2

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:03:26.555507+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

change of use of the existing former golf clubhouse building and grounds to an immersive nature guest wellness retreat and short-stay tourism accommodation facility, together with associated internal reconfiguration and refurbishment works of the existing building footprint only. Internal works include: reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building to provide retreat accommodation units, a yoga and meditation studio and associated retreat facilities; replacement of the existing heating system; upgrades to mechanical, electrical and plumbing services. Works also include: replacement of existing windows and doors where required for the proposed use; alterations to a number of existing external openings; formation of a limited number of new external openings in the existing elevations to match existing materials and finishes; and upgrades of existing roof glazing together with the formation and installation of a limited number of new low-profile roof windows to match existing. External works include: refurbishment of existing external lighting and existing site services; limited small-scale landscaping and planting; replacement of a limited area of existing tarmac surface with permeable paving; provision of a covered cycle-parking area; provision of a bin storage enclosure; and reconfiguration of the existing car parking layout to incorporate dedicated accessible parking bays

Application details

Reference: 2660512
Site address: Former Glen of the Downs Golf Club , Ballydonagh Road Coolnaskeagh , Delgany
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Permission granted with conditions
Date received: June 09, 2026
Decision due: August 03, 2026
Council decision date: July 30, 2026
Authority: Wicklow County Council

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