10-year planning permission at Vartry Waterworks, Roundwood Oldtown
Vartry Waterworks, Roundwood Oldtown, Knockfadda Newastle Upper
6.3 ha · Lodged
Planning application 2660840 to Wicklow County Council: 10-year planning permission, at Vartry Waterworks, Roundwood Oldtown, Knockfadda Newastle Upper. A council decision is due by 11 November 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Council decision due
Key facts
Proposed development
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
Planning status
The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 11 Nov 2026.
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