2560279: (i) removal of existing pitched roof and flat roof to first-floor apartment and construction of 2 no. additional storeys (increasing building height from two to four storeys) to provide 2 no. new 2-bed apartments with new pitched roof to front, flat roof to rear, and balconies to front elevation. (ii) Alterations to the layout of the existing first-floor apartment (3-bed unit), together with alterations/repositioning of fenestration and door openings. (iii) Extinguishment of existing front entrance lobby to Public House and provision of a new entrance lobby with stairwell and lift to proposed apartments. (iv) Removal of part of window to existing bay window to front elevation to provide new entrance door to Public House. (v) Provision of new bin storage area and bicycle parking. (vi) All associated site development works
O’Driscoll’s Seaside Bar, 8 Marine Terrace, Strand Road Bray
DecisionConditional grant
Decided02 December 2025
Application typePERMISSION
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Site
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Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
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Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / E14272be-2158-465c-b5d1-a3fb67b81e66.pdf / Document 668398Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 2fa75d13-54fe-45c9-80f6-0493f6b4f938.pdf / Document 668397Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 6b2e84e0-5c75-42ed-a1ff-682278174672.pdf / Document 674588Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 15116759-550a-44b3-ad28-504a005e0921.pdf / Document 668395Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / De33bad4-6a18-4a78-baec-4fce10e4e81a.pdf / Document 668396Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: wicklowcoco.eplanning.ie / 20c7992e-3c42-45e8-9998-fab367ecd0f3.pdf / Document 631499Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 181386Regenerate the existing forecourt at Bray DART station to create a transport interchange that strikes a balance between fulfilling the key functions of a transport interchange and providing a landmark civic space with a clear identity contributing to the local place function. The proposed development, which is the subject of this Part 8, will include the following: the extent of the Bray Transport Interchange consists of the general forecourt area in front of Bray Station and incorporates sections of Quinsborough Road, Adelaide Road and Florence Road. The proposed scheme intends to facilitate interchange between the key modes of walking, cycling, taxi, bus and railway whilst providing a high quality public realm that complements the heritage of the station building. In general, this will consist of works to footpaths including construction and realignment of kerb and channel lines, and provision of high quality paving setts and landscaping features / 0.1 km away / 05 March 2019Granted
- 181432Demolition of existing warehouses on site and the proposed development comprising of the construction of a new mixed use commercial and residential development on a site of approximately 0.274 ha. The proposed development will comprise of the following: demolition of the existing warehouses on site and the construction of 1 no retail / commercial space (café), 8 no 1 bed apartments, 17 no 2 bedroom apartments, 11 no surface level parking spaces and all ancillary site works including landscaping, boundary treatments and provision of adequate drainage treatment. Access for commercial, emergency and residential vehicles will be through the main entrance off Albert Avenue / 0.1 km away / 20 December 2019Granted
- 2560477Change of use from office to single unit residential use, new window to the south elevation at second floor level and associated internal alterations and refurbishments / 0.1 km away / 21 August 2025Granted
- 2460392The change of use from office to residential use, new window to the south elevation at Second Floor Level and associated internal alterations and refurbishments / 0.1 km away / 22 August 2024Granted
- 20418Demolition of 3 no derelict dwelling houses adjacent to Bray Station in anticipation of future development of the site / 0.1 km away / 11 September 2020Granted
- 22943Amendment to the permitted development (Wicklow County Council Planning Ref. 21/470). The application consists of the relocation of the ESB sub-station to a stand-alone unit between the apartment blocks and all associated works including site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground / 0.1 km away / 19 October 2022Granted
- 217641) Removal of Lower Ground Level outdoor seating area of existing timber and polycarbonate canopy, canvas marquee and polycarbonate enclosures and erection of a new clear glazed canopy supported on decorative architectural steelwork posts, beams and purlins incorporating horizontally- banded fascia moulding to match existing projecting ledge moulding; integrated signage: decorative glass and steel balustrade and demountable sliding glazed weatherproofing screens, all along the East elevation fronting onto Strand Road. 2) Removal of existing steel and concrete external staircase to the corner of Strand Road and Quinsborough Road and construction of new ambulant disabled enclosed staircase from Lower Ground Level to Upper Ground Level accessed from the Quinsborough Road footpath incorporating weather proofing canopy and fixed glazed screens; repositioned existing signage to the proposed stair structure Eastern Elevation and new signage to the canopy Northern elevation; minor elevation amendments as required to existing Hotel Bedroom and Apartment facades including blocking up of 2 No. windows at Upper Ground Level (1 no. each to the North and East Elevation) and blocking up 1 No. door opening at First Level to the East Elevation where a redundant external staircase is to be demolished. 3) Removal at the Upper Ground Level seafront roof terrace seating area of existing timber and polycarbonate canopy and enclosures and erection of a new light-weight timber framed flat roof supported on decorative steelwork posts incorporating horizontally-banded fascia moulding to match existing projecting ledge moulding; integrated signage; frameless butt-jointed glass balustrade and demountable sliding glazed weatherproofing screens, all along the East elevation fronting onto Strand Road / 0.1 km away / 25 March 2022Granted
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