Monastery

255 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Monastery, from 5 m² to 298,625 m² (29.86 ha, 73.79 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 33 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 195 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Passive Open Space (Open space, park)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Objective G (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Objective B (Agriculture)
  COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential - R-Special (New/proposed residential)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential - R20 (New/proposed residential)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M5Local Shops & Services (Other mix of uses)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N6Public Utility (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential - R-HD (New/proposed residential)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 7 Aug 2026N/a

  amendments to the development permitted under Wicklow County Council Reg. Ref. 24/60183, comprising: -minor revisions to the design and layout of the permitted single-storey front extension, including the provision of a shallow-pitched zinc-clad roof and associated internal layout alterations; -minor revisions to the design and layout of the permitted first-floor/attic extension on the western side of the dwelling, including revised façade treatment; the raising and reconstruction of the associated roof structure from c.117.67m to c.118.00m, matching the ridge height of the main dwelling, and, revised dormer and window arrangements, including the repositioning of the front and rear dormers on the western extension; and -all associated internal and elevational alterations necessary to facilitate the proposed development, retention permission is also sought for amendments to the detached garden room, permitted under Wicklow County Council Reg. Ref. 24/60183, comprising the revised siting, orientation and design of the structure; a reduction in floor area from approximately 32 sq.m to approximately 25 sq.m; and all associated internal and external alterations necessary to facilitate the proposed development

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660707

• 30 Jul 2026Conditional

  change of use of an existing ancillary non-residential building to a low-impact honey extraction, honey processing, and nano-scale mead production facility, together with all associated works, storage, and ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26150

• 9 Jul 2026Conditional

  detached domestic garage and plant room

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660616

• 26 Jun 2026N/a

  change of use of an existing ancillary non-residential building to a low-impact honey extraction, honey processing, and nano-scale mead production facility, together with all associated works, storage, and ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26128

• 19 Jun 2026Conditional

  68 sq.m extension to ground and first floor levels including attic conversion with dormer windows, to original 48sq.m dwelling, conservatory to front of dwelling, domestic garage, potting shed/ fuel store and associated works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 26119

• 17 Jun 2026N/a

  change of use of an existing ancillary non-residential building to a low-impact honey extraction, honey processing, and nano-scale mead production facility, together with all associated works, storage, and ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26116

• 11 Jun 2026Conditional

  demolition of the existing single-storey kitchen extension; removal of the existing clay tile roof covering, aerials and non-functioning solar panel installation; decommissioning and removal of the existing septic tank, including reinstatement of disturbed ground; renovation and alteration of the existing dwelling (reducing the gross floor area from 223 sq.m to 193 sq.m), including a revised internal layout; provision of a new zinc roof covering, new steel-framed windows, 3 no. rooflights, and a new chimney/flue to serve a soil vent pipe; installation of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area; provision of new French drains; connection to the public mains water supply, including a new service trench to the connection point at the public road; realignment and re-gravelling of the existing vehicular driveway; and all associated site development works, drainage, landscaping and ancillary works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660515

• 29 May 2026N/a

  change of use of an existing ancillary non-residential building to a low-impact honey extraction, honey processing, and nano-scale mead production facility, together with all associated works, storage, and ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26101

• 28 May 2026N/a

  demolition of the existing single-storey kitchen extension; removal of the existing clay tile roof covering, aerials and non-functioning solar panel installation; decommissioning and removal of the existing septic tank, including reinstatement of disturbed ground; renovation and alteration of the existing dwelling (reducing the gross floor area from 223 sq.m to 193 sq.m), including a revised internal layout; provision of a new roof covering (zinc or lead, final material selection to be confirmed), new metal-framed windows, 3 no. rooflights, and a new chimney/flue to serve a soil vent pipe; installation of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area; provision of new French drains; connection to the public mains water supply, including a new service trench to the connection point at the public road; realignment and re-gravelling of the existing vehicular driveway; and all associated site development works, drainage, landscaping and ancillary works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660475

• 24 Apr 2026N/a

  change of use of an existing non-residential outbuilding to a small-scale honey processing and ancillary craft fermentation unit, including honey extraction, processing and bottling, associated food preparation and storage, and a very limited scale craft fermentation process (mead production). The development will involve no extension to the building, no external alterations affecting the appearance of the structure, no signage, and no retail or visitor use, and will be owner-operated only with no employees and minimal traffic generation

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2682

• 13 Mar 2026Refused

  proposed new Play Room/ Offices/Gym measuring 88.68m2 and an upper floor mezzanine TV Room measuring 31.68m2 and all associated siteworks and landscaping – the application will involve the removal and relocation of existing woodstore/shed to new location on site

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660191

• 24 Feb 2026Conditional

  rear extension, retention of detached garage, permission to replace existing flat and monopitch roof to dwelling with pitched roof to entire dwelling, changes to fenestration, connect dwelling to mains sewer, decommission existing septic tank and all associated siteworks

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660131

• 20 Nov 2025Conditional

  • demolition of existing club house (310m²); • removal of existing sauna, changing rooms and associated outdoor areas (73m² in total); • repositioning and enlargement of the existing playing pitch to provide a new 90mx55m playing pitch; • repositioning of the existing 3 no. tennis courts; • replacement of the existing astro turf pitch with a new 55mx32m astro turf pitch; • provision of a warm-up/ drills area on site; • construction of 1 no. padel court 20mx10m in size; • construction of a new community hall (553m²) incorporating multi-purpose rooms, large hall, dressing rooms, toilets, meeting room and offices with entrances at ground and first floor level; • landscaping, drainage and internal road layout adjustments; • all ancillary site services and development works above and below ground

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560945

• 13 Nov 2025N/a

  • demolition of existing club house (310m²). • removal of existing sauna, changing rooms and associated outdoor areas (73m² in total). • repositioning and enlargement of the existing playing pitch to provide a new 90mx55m playing pitch. • repositioning of the existing 3 no. tennis courts. • replacement of the existing astro turf pitch with a new 55mx32m astro turf pitch. • provision of a warm-up/ drills area on site. • construction of 1 no. padel court 20mx10m in size. • construction of a new community hall (553m²) incorporating multi-purpose rooms, large hall, dressing rooms, toilets, meeting room and offices with entrances at ground and first floor level. • landscaping, drainage and internal road layout adjustments. • all ancillary site services and development works above and below ground

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560917

• 10 Nov 2025Conditional

  residential development of 15 no. houses (3 no. 2-beds, 11 no. 3-beds and 1 no. 4 bed) ranging in height from 2-3 storeys. Provision of car and cycle parking (including provision for the existing hotel premises), and bin storage areas. The development will be accessed via the established vehicular access to the R117/Monastery Road and will include refurbishment of the existing boundary wall and provision of a splayed arrangement to improve visibility. Provision of pedestrian accesses from the street. All associated site development and enabling works, removal of existing water pump house building and other temporary structures, proposed boundary treatments, landscaping, and site services to facilitate the development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560908

• 7 Oct 2025Conditional

  demolition of existing rear extension & shed and the construction of a single storey pitched roof extension all to rear of dwelling. Works also to include the demolition of 2 no. chimneys & replacing second front door with window to front of dwelling

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560799

• 8 Sept 2025Conditional

  full planning permission for an extensions and alterations to an existing 157.5m2 dwelling. The works will include: 1. a proposed new 48m2 ground floor extension to the existing dwelling to include new master suite. 2. a proposed new 18m2 ground floor extension to the side of existing dwelling to include new storage areas. 3. alterations to existing plans and elevations to accommodate new proposals to existing dwelling layout. 3. all associated siteworks and landscaping

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560713

• 17 Jun 2025Conditional

  amendments to the previously granted planning Ref No 22/1182. The development will consist of minor façade alterations and rearranging windows and doors to facilitate the interior layouts

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560446

• 9 Jan 2025Conditional

  for Rated A dormer bungalow and garage. Connection to existing mains foul sewer and existing services. Proposed 42 no. solar panels to south facing roof. Proposed shared entrance to dwelling through existing agricultural entrance to family farm land

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 252

• 1 Aug 2024Conditional

  proposed 2-storey detached dwelling together with ancillary site development works with connections to public sewer and watermain. The proposed development is located within the vicinity of Monastery House which is listed as a Protected Structure in the current Wicklow County Development Plan

  Outline permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2460467

• 25 Jul 2024Conditional

  (1) Retention of permitted development granted planning permission under Ref. 92/8344 with modified site boundaries and changes to design of house which include additional ground floor area and attic conversion, (2) Retention of existing yard for the parking of horseboxes & storage of agricultural/ equestrian materials, lean-to extension to side of existing building for the housing of horses, change of use of portion of agricultural machinery shed/ equipment store to dog kennel, extension to rear of previously approved dog kennels (granted permission under Ref. 12/6591), farm manager welfare building, gazebo and associated decking. (3)Permission sought for proposed change of use (Removal of planning Condition No. 1 Ref. 92/8344) relating to restrictions on overall land holding, (4) Permission sought for proposed upgrade to existing sewage treatment system to comprise of an effluent disposal system & percolation area to current EPA Standards

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2460450

• 28 Jun 2024Conditional

  replacement of existing septic tank with new domestic wastewater treatment system to EPA code of practice 2021 and associated siteworks

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460383

• 17 Apr 2024Conditional

  demolition of existing sunroom and proposed extension to side of existing dwelling and associated works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24180

• 28 Mar 2024Conditional

  (A) Single storey front extension along with attic conversion with dormer windows converting house into 5-bedroom dwelling. Elevational changes to main house along with all associated site development works, drainage and landscaping to accommodate extension works. (B) Detached single storey structure in rear garden with usage as games room, gym and storage ancillary to the main dwelling

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460183

• 20 Feb 2024Conditional

  the provision of a new 2 bedroom house

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460090

The 25 most recent of 94 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Knocksink Wood SAC 000725
• Special Area of Conservation: Ballyman Glen SAC 000713
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Ballyman Glen 000713
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Knocksink Wood 000725

Recorded monuments

• WI003-030 Mound
  Description

  Situated on a gentle E to SE-facing slope. Circular mound (est. max. diam. c. 40m) visible on aerial photographs (GSIAP, O 171-4). Not visible at ground level. Archaeological test trenches opened in the vicinity of this monument in 2007, as part of the construction of the Enniskerry water supply scheme (Excavation Licence 07E0169), did not reveal anything of archaeological significance (Bayley 2010, 555) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 13 December 2012 Revised by: Claire Breen

• WI003-031001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  To the S of the monastery site (WI003-031002-), a small spring now enclosed in a brick and cement trough, may be the well marked on the map. The OS Letters (O'Flanagan 1928, 3) mention that the well was visited for headache cures. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

• WI003-031002 Church
  Description

  Situated in an area named the 'Little Glen of the Monastery' on the 1912 OS 6-inch map which lies between two roads running parallel (50m apart) towards Enniskerry. The site appears to have consisted of a church and a holy well. A font is reported to have been dug up near the site, and there is a possible holy well (WI003-031001-) to the SE. The site is very overgrown. (O'Flanagan 1928, 2-3; Price 1957, 292-4). Archaeological test trenches opened in the vicinity of this monument in 2007, as part of the construction of the Enniskerry water supply scheme (Excavation Licence 07E0169), did not reveal anything of archaeological significance (Bayley 2010, 555) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 13 December 2012 Revised by: Claire Breen

• WI003-031003 Font
  Description

  A font is reported to have been found near the church site at Monastery (WI003-031001-). Its present location is not known. (O' Flanagan 1928, 2-3) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 25 January 2013

• WI003-032001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  Situated on a low level rise in undulating terrain. All that remains of the church is a possible wall foundation (Wth 1m; H 0.2m) running N-S towards the E end of an irregular area of stones (dims. 27m E-W; 15.5m N-S) defined at the N by a stone bank (Wth 2m; H 0.8m). The site is very overgrown. No visible trace of the enclosure shown around the church on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. Archaeological test trenches opened in the vicinity of this monument in 2007, as part of the construction of the Enniskerry water supply scheme (Excavation Licence 07E0169), did not reveal anything of archaeological significance (Bayley 2010, 555) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 13 December 2012 Revised by: Claire Breen

• WI003-032002 Church
  Description

  Situated on a low level rise in undulating terrain. All that remains of the church is a possible wall foundation (Wth 1m; H 0.2m) running N-S towards the E end of an irregular area of stones (dims. 27m E-W; 15.5m N-S) defined at the N by a stone bank (Wth 2m; H 0.8m). The site is very overgrown. No visible trace of the enclosure shown around the church on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. Archaeological test trenches opened in the vicinity of this monument in 2007, as part of the construction of the Enniskerry water supply scheme (Excavation Licence 07E0169), did not reveal anything of archaeological significance (Bayley 2010, 555) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 13 December 2012 Revised by: Claire Breen

• WI007-023 Mound
  Description

  Situated on the E end of a flat-topped ridge and overlooking the steep-sided Cookstown River valley to the S. Oval mound (dims. 17.5m WNW-ESE; 12.5m NNE-SSW; max. H 5m) with a flat top (diam. 5m). The mound is surrounded by a berm (Wth 5m) except on the N side where the edge borders the side of a narrow valley. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

Architectural heritage

• Enniskerry Bridge, bridge, 1840–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Single-span granite road bridge, built c.1845, over the Knocksink River, with decorative balustrades as parapets and a single semi-circular arch with dressed voussoirs.

• Glenbrook, house, 1835–1845 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached multiple-bay two-storey picturesque L-plan house, built c.1830, but extended and remodelled c.1845. The building has a with roughcast façade, various gables, slated pitched roof and decorative bargeboards. The windows are flat-headed with a mixture of timber sashes and mullioned and transomed frames. The entrance is located within a gabled porch set in the intersection of the L-plan and consists of a panelled timber door. To the gables are small shield shaped panels whilst the chimneystacks have large distinctive pots with a moulded honeycomb-like pattern.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately high (inferred), moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3316 (ZIP).

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

• Monastery, Enniskerry7 sales

Name

Monastery · An Mhainistir

Area

2,035,835 m² (203.58 ha, 503.07 acres)

Civil parish

Powerscourt, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Enniskerry, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Enniskerry electoral division: 3,173 people in 970 households; 80% of households own their home; 18% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Annaghaskin (Co. Dublin), Ballyman (Co. Dublin), Cookstown, Enniskerry, Fassaroe, Killegar, Knocksink, Parknasilloge, Phrompstown (Co. Dublin)

Placenames

Monastery on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.