Glenhaven Foods Facility , Kilbride Industrial Estate , Arklow

Apr 28 2026

Application Received

Jun 18 2026

Decision

Jun 22 2026

Decision Due

Jul 21 2026

Granted

Jul 20 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 28 / 04 / 2026
Wicklow County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

modifications to the existing food production facility, comprising of external and internal modifications and modest extensions (155sqm) and regularisation (retention) 79sqm of production equipment store and WIP chill to the side and rear of the existing Glenhaven Foods facility

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.9km	08/09/2026	N/A	No 1 Townville , Saint Marys Road , Arklow Co Wicklow	of existing 15.70 m2 single storey extension constructed to the rear of dwelling house including minor alterations to rear elevation	Details...
1.9km	03/09/2026	N/A	Vale Road , Yardland Townland , Arklow Co. Wicklow	demolition of existing dwelling, construction of 2 no. duplex blocks, each comprising of the 6 No. 2 bedroom units and 6 No. 3 bedroom units, totalling 24 No. residential units, construction of 40 no. dwellings, comprising of 5 no. 1 bedroom terraced units, 16 no. 2 bedroom terraced units, 17 no. 3 bedroom terraced units and 2 no. 3 bedroom bungalow units, construction of communal refuse storage buildings and bicycle storage lockers, all together with associated works including new footpath arrangements, external steps, drainage connections, landscaping, car and bicycle parking, private and public open space areas	Details...
1.8km	20/08/2026	N/A	Shelton , Arklow	alterations and revisions to the elevations and internal layout and change of use from agricultural building to residential dwelling with an on-site effluent disposal system and all associated site development works	Details...
1.4km	19/08/2026	N/A	Lake Villa , Sea View Avenue , Arklow	demolition of existing extension to rear of existing dwelling, construction of new rear extension, new internal layout arrangement in existing dwelling, modifications to the existing windows to the front of the existing dwelling, new Velux windows to front of existing dwelling and associate works	Details...
1.6km	19/08/2026	N/A	3 Bridge Street , Arklow , Co Wicklow	change of use from existing residential unit to office space and associate works	Details...
1.4km	11/08/2026	N/A	Seaview Avenue , Arklow , Co. Wicklow	''Part 8 - submissions should be made to the relevant department as specified on the site notice ( not the planning department )'' - the proposal clearly establishes the primary objectives to develop a long term vision and framework for the enhancement of Seaview Avenue as a high quality, accessible and sustainable recreational destination that responds to the needs of a growing and diverse community while protecting and enhancing its unique environmental and heritage assets, the plan identifies a wide range of existing facilities and opportunities within the 21.73-hectare site, including the running track, MUGA, playgrounds, skate park, gym area, bloom garden, duck pond , dog park, colour court, coastal promenade, leisure centres and historic kynoch area, it also highlights the need to improve accessibility, connectivity, visitor facilities and the overall quality of the public realm while creating opportunities for future recreational, educational and community uses	Details...
1.8km	06/08/2026	N/A	Shelton , Arklow , Co.Wicklow	alterations and revisions to the elevations and internal layout and change of use from agricultural building to residential dwelling along with services and all associated site development works	Details...
1.8km	05/08/2026	N/A	Site at Castlepark , Castlepark , Arklow	construction of a 2 Storey Doctors Surgery, including, 10 No. Consultation Rooms and 3 No. Treatment rooms, Emergency set down area and 2 no. Disabled Parking Spaces together with associated site works	Details...
1.7km	21/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	7 Doyle's Lane , Arklow , Co. Wicklow	refurbishment of existing semi-detached, two- storey cottage to include new rear single-storey extension; raising parapet on existing rear single- storey extension; new dormer structure to rear at first floor giving access to new first floor balcony to rear and side with associated balustrade, solar panels to rear roof, 2no. roof lights to front roof; front first floor window relocated to line with window below; new double door access to rear yard from Condren’s Lane Lower; gable façade remodelled to include two windows on ground floor and two new glazed doors with juliette balconies at first floor, associated façade and roof improvements and including all associated boundary treatments and drainage and demolitions	Details...
590m	19/05/2026	N/A	Lands at Kilbride , Arklow , Co. Wicklow	comprise 99 no. residential units with a mix of semidetached and terraced houses along with triplex apartments. These will comprise 22 no. 1 bed and 6 no. 2 bed triplex apartments; 41 no. 3 bed houses; and 30 no. 4 bed houses (in the form of terraced and semi-detached houses). Buildings will range in height from one to three storeys. All residential units will have associated private open space facing north/ south/ east/ west. A temporary creche is also proposed on site. Minor amendments are also proposed to reg. Ref. 23/756 to accommodate alterations to Kilbride Road L6179, upgrades to pedestrian facilities and to allow for connection to the permitted water services and pedestrian links. The development will also provide for landscaping, car and cycle parking, public open spaces and all associated site development works to enable the development including boundary treatments, attenuation storage area, temporary pumping station, and other service provision including ESB substation	Details...
1.7km	18/05/2026	CONDITIONAL	78 Lower Main Street , Arklow , Co Wicklow	1) demolition of part of existing ground floor area of the building to the rear, to provide private open space; 2) construction of a new first floor extension and external stairs to rear; 3) change of use of existing ground floor commercial unit from Launderette use to retail/café use; 4) construction of a separate entrance and stairs to existing first floor residential unit; 5) alterations to the existing elevations and shopfront; 6) internal layout alterations and all associated and ancillary works	Details...
450m	08/05/2026	N/A	The townlands of Coolboy Killinskyduff and Kilbride , Co. Wicklow	redevelopment of the existing Arklow 220kV / 110kV substation. The proposed development will take place at the existing substation site and adjacent undeveloped lands, in the townlands of Coolboy, Killinskyduff and Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. The overall site measures approximately 13.69 hectares. The Proposed Development will consist of: The addition of a retaining wall of approximately 130 m in length on the western side of the proposed substation redevelopment area; and site earthworks to construct a finished surface level of the site to 34 mOD (meters above Ordnance Datum); construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (71.2 m long, 22.2 m wide, 21.6 m in height) (approximately 1,580 sqm); construction of a new 110 kV GIS building (63.9 m long, 15.9 m wide, 16.5 m in height) (approximately 1,016 sqm); both of the GIS Buildings will have lightning protection spikes / rods on each of the roofs (8 no. on the 220 kV GIS building and 10 no. on the 110 kV GIS building) (each 2.5 m in height);construction of 4 no. 220 kV / 110 kV power transformers, and associated fire walls, and connections to the new GIS buildings; erection of 3 no. lightning masts (height 18.7 m), located adjacent to the 220 kV / 110 kV power transformers, and 3 no. lightning protection spikes / rods associated with the gantry towers located northwest of the proposed 220 kV GIS building (total height of gantry tower and protection spikes / rods 15.0 m); erection of 1 no. 110 kV and 2 no. 38 kV line / cable interface steel lattice towers located to the south of the proposed substation redevelopment area and associated overhead line and cable works; replacement of 1 no. existing 110 kV poleset in the Kilbride Industrial Estate (southwest of the L2180 local road) with 1 no. 110 kV steel lattice tension tower; and replacement of 2 no. 38 kV polesets (northeast of the L2180 local road) with 2 no. 38 kV steel lattice tension towers; rerouting of 220 kV and 110 kV overhead lines to facilitate the proposed development; cable connections to the 220 kV GIS and 110 kV GIS buildings; new 4.5 m wide internal access road and 14 no. new permanent car parking spaces; associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works; above and below ground boundary treatment and landscaping including property gates.property fencing (1.4?m height), internal security gate, security fencing (2.6?m height), lighting, surface water drainage, surface water attenuation pond and foul water t	Details...
1.7km	27/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Arklow Ambulance Station , Castle Park Road Abbeylands , Arklow	new single storey steel canopy structure with sheet metal roof finish, PV panels, new permeable paved ambulance parking bay (below canopy) with new vehicular entrance of Castle Park Road, new planted sloped bank & associated landscape works to the north side of the existing two storey ambulance station	Details...
130m	16/04/2026	N/A	Kilbride Industrial Estate , Arklow , Co. Wicklow	modification to (previously planning approved, (phase 2 layout only) the existing food production facility, comprising of external and internal modifications (including reduction in size of previously proposed (planning approved 16/446) extension and some internal modifications) 155 sqm and regularisation (retention) 79 sqm of production equipment store and WIP chill to the side and rear of the existing Glenhaven Foods facility	Details...
580m	13/04/2026	N/A	"Lands at Kilbride" , Arklow , Co. Wicklow	99 no. residential units with a mix of semidetached and terraced houses along with triplex apartments. These will comprise 22 no. 1 bed and 6 no. 2 bed triplex apartments; 41 no. 3 bed houses; and 30 no. 4 bed houses (in the form of terraced and semi-detached houses). Buildings will range in height from one to three storeys. All residential units will have associated private open space facing north/ south/ east/ west. A temporary creche is also proposed on site. Minor amendments are also proposed to reg. Ref. 23/756 to accommodate alterations to Kilbride Road L6179, upgrades to pedestrian facilities and to allow for connection to the permitted water services and pedestrian links. The development will also provide for landscaping, car and cycle parking, public open spaces and all associated site development works to enable the development including boundary treatments, attenuation storage area, temporary pumping station, and other service provision including ESB substation	Details...
1.4km	01/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Ferrybank , Arklow , Co. Wicklow	erect a 6m² extension along with alterations and revisions to the elevations and internal layout of the existing 73m² storage shed and for change of use to residential and erect an 8m² extension link to connect to the 120m² existing dwelling along with all associated site development works	Details...
30m	30/03/2026	N/A	Kilbride Industrial Estate , Arklow , Co. Wicklow	modification to (previously planning approved, (phase 2 layout only) the existing food production facility, comprising of external and internal modifications (including reduction in size of previously proposed (planning approved 16/446) extension and some internal modifications) 155sqm and regularisation (retention) 79sqm of production equipment store and WIP chill to the side and rear of the existing Glenhaven Foods facility	Details...
1.8km	27/03/2026	N/A	Arklow Ambulance Station , Castle Park Road Abbeylands , Arklow	new single storey steel canopy structure with sheet metal roof finish, PV panels, new permeable paved ambulance parking bay (below canopy) with new vehicular entrance of Castle Park Road, new planted sloped bank & associated landscape works to the north side of the existing two storey ambulance station	Details...
190m	24/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	Beach Road , Kilbride , Arklow	1. change of use of existing commercial premises to machinery hire and sales centre, which will consist of a reception area, office, canteen, toilets along with storage and display area. 2. provision of advertising signage to building and entrance. 3. provision of car parking. 4. provision of outdoor storage area consisting of wash bay, diesel storage and hire equipment and all associated site works and services at existing premises	Details...

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