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10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the…

Vartry Waterworks , Roundwood Oldtown , Knockfadda Newastle Upper

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Application timeline

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  1. Application received
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    NPAD · source SHA-256: 28bd66a1f088a48219566bc141365c3d70e01a4c2704bb819bb94c2d99f4740b · field: ReceivedDate

What changed

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Observed: 30 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Vartry Waterworks , Roundwood Oldtown , Knockfadda Newastle Upper. Proposal excerpt: “10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of the Vartry reservoir in the townlands of Roundwood in the electoral division of Oldtown, and Knockfadd…”

Location & nearby applications

Vartry Waterworks , Roundwood Oldtown , Knockfadda Newastle Upper

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Documents & sources

Wicklow County Council · Reference 2660840

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 28bd66a1f088a48219566bc141365c3d70e01a4c2704bb819bb94c2d99f4740b

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 28bd66a1f088a48219566bc141365c3d70e01a4c2704bb819bb94c2d99f4740b

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-30T09:02:14.584143+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file
10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of the Vartry reservoir in the townlands of Roundwood in the electoral division of Oldtown, and Knockfadda in the electoral division of Newcastle Upper, County Wicklow, the proposed development consists of, i) 60 megalitres treated water storage in two new 30 megalitres capacity structures, ii) a new underground dichlorination chamber, iii) a permanent pre-cast concrete bridge over the Vartry River on existing bridge abutments, iv) solar photovoltaic panels installation on both reservoir roof areas, v) a temporary storage area for excavated material, vi) ancillary works including, a. water supply pipes, b. surface water drainage, c. temporary lighting during the construction stage only, d. temporary compound area for the construction period, e. hardstanding adjacent to the existing Callowhill Pumphouse, f. extension of internal access road to the inlet / outlet chamber of the reservoirs and, g. associated landscaping works
Application details
Reference
2660840
Site address
Vartry Waterworks , Roundwood Oldtown , Knockfadda Newastle Upper
Homes in source field
0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²)
0
Application type
PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome
New Application
Date received
September 17, 2026
Decision due
November 11, 2026
Authority
Wicklow County Council

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