Newcourt

144 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Newcourt, from 7 m² to 285,908 m² (28.59 ha, 70.65 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 2 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 130 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community & Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Seafront (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 1 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
• 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.

• 23 Mar 2026Conditional

  • conversion of existing attic space to habitable accommodation (bedroom) including raising of the roof ridge level, construction of a half-hip roof to the side elevation, and the installation of 2 no. dormers to the front and rear roof slopes, together with all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660217

• 19 Feb 2026Conditional

  the proposed modifications will consist of the following:- • reduction in the number of units from 179 to 172 to comprise: - o 5 no. studio units; o 25 no. 1-bed units; o 70 no. 2-bed (3 person) units; o 72 no. 2-bed (4 person) units; • reduction in the height of Block A from 6-storeys to 5-storeys; • reduction in the height of Block B from 6-storeys to part 4 and part 5-storeys; • reduction in the height of Block C from 5-storeys over lower ground level to 4-storeys over lower ground level; • increase in the number of units provided in Bray Head House (Block D) from 6 no. units to 11 no. units; • removal of the basement level under Blocks A, B and C; • inclusion of surface level car parking only and general reduction in car parking provision from 160 no. spaces to 90 no. spaces; • general revisions to site landscaping, boundary treatments, ESB substation, provision of bicycle stores, bin stores and all associated site works and services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660118

• 18 Feb 2026N/a

  the proposed modifications will consist of the following:- • reduction in the number of units from 179 to 172 to comprise: - o 5 no. studio units; o 25 no. 1-bed units; o 70 no. 2-bed (3 person) units; o 72 no. 2-bed (4 person) units; • reduction in the height of Block A from 6-storeys to 5-storeys; • reduction in the height of Block B from 6-storeys to part 4 and part 5-storeys; • reduction in the height of Block C from 5-storeys over lower ground level to 4-storeys over lower ground level; • increase in the number of units provided in Bray Head House (Block D) from 6 no. units to 11 no. units; • removal of the basement level under Blocks A, B and C; • inclusion of surface level car parking only and general reduction in car parking provision from 160 no. spaces to 90 no. spaces; • general revisions to site landscaping, boundary treatments, ESB substation, provision of bicycle stores, bin stores and all associated site works and services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660108

• 28 Nov 2025Unconditional

  section 42 - extension of appropriate period - SH202104 - demolition of:-non-original shed and outbuildings to the rear of Bray Head House; The 1950s 2/3 storey redbrick secondary school extension to Bray Head House; Other shed and outbuildings to the rear of the site; Refubishment of Bray Head House (Protected Structure) with internal reconfiguration and change of use from School to Apartments; The Construction of 3 no. residential apartment buildings (Block A, B and C) with common basement under podium amnenity space; Provision of 179 residential apartment units. The units will be provided across 4 no. buildings arranged around a central landscaped podium; The under-podium basement level will accommodate 142 no. car parking spaces, bicycle parking, bin stores and plant; A Creche will be located at ground floor level of Block A; 12 no. surface level car parking spaces will be provided allocated for Bray Head House units and drop off area for creche along with surface level bicycle parking; Widening of existing vechicular access from Putland Road to Newcourt Road; Site Landscaping, boundary treatments, infrastructure works, ESB substation and all associated site works

  Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 25335

• 24 Sept 2025Conditional

  external insulation wrapped around the house, together with all associated and ancillary site works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2560760

• 10 Sept 2025Conditional

  proposed 2.4m high mesh panel anti-climb boundary fence and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560715

• 2 Sept 2025N/a

  proposed 2.4m high mesh panel anti-climb boundary fence and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560684

• 23 Jul 2025Conditional

  alterations & extensions to our dwelling to include a rear extension of 50 sqm. Also for the creation of 2. no off street car parking spaces and the erection of a 10 sqm garage/storage space together with all associated and ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560561

• 8 Jul 2025Conditional

  (i) demolition of the existing 3 no. dwellings at Coastguard Terrace and all associated structures including a cabin and shed; (ii) removal of hardstanding to the existing car park and part of the existing retaining wall to the rear of dwellings to be demolished at Coastguard Terrace; (iii) construction of a 99 no. unit residential development, comprising 34 no. one-bedroom apartments, 50 no. two-bedroom apartments and 15 no. three-bedroom apartments, contained within 2 no. Blocks (Blocks A and B). Block A ranges in height from 5-6 storeys and includes a total of 71 no. apartments (23 no. one-bedroom apartments, 37 no. two-bedroom apartments and 11 no. three-bedroom apartments), and 3 no. Commercial units (482.4sq.m) and a 2 storey Creche unit (242.7sq.m) accessed from Strand Road and Coastguard Terrace. Block B ranges in height from 4-6 storeys (5 storeys from ground floor level on Coastguard Terrace) and includes a total of 28 no. apartments (11 no. one-bedroom apartments, 13 no. two-bedroom apartments and 4 no. three-bedroom apartments). All apartment units proposed have access to private amenity space in the form of a balcony/terrace. The proposed development also includes: (iv) provision of bin stores, plant rooms, and bicycle stores and an undercroft car park area, accessible off Strand Road, (v) 82 no. car parking spaces will be provided to serve the development (including 5 no. accessible parking spaces, 16 no. EV car charging spaces) and 8 no. motorcycle spaces, (vi) 259 no. bicycle parking spaces will be provided to serve the development (including 172 no. standard spaces, 9 no. cargo and 78 no. visitor spaces (vii) provision of 2 no. pedestrian access points off Coastguard Terrace via a podium and further pedestrian access points along Strand Road; (viii) provision of an external play area to serve the creche unit (69 sq.m), landscaped communal open space (750sq.m), landscaped public open space (1100sq.m), public realm improvements to the sites Strand Road frontage including external seating areas and bicycle parking (719 sq.m); and (vix) all ancillary site and infrastructural works as necessary to facilitate the proposed development, including, works to retaining wall, foul/surface water drainage and attenuation areas, rain garden, water feature, sprinkler tank, ESB substation, upgrade to existing junction along Strand Road, general landscaping, boundary treatments, and public lighting

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560512

• 20 Jun 2025Conditional

  single storey extension to the side of the existing house, the provision of new roof lights, the alteration of the existing windows to the front elevation, the provision of a new window to the side elevation, and associated internal alterations

  Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 2560458

• 24 May 2025Conditional

  widened vehicular entrance; dropped cill height to existing window at front; construction of a single storey pitched-roof extension in place of existing conservatory to the south-eastern side of existing house; new pitched dormer window to rear with ridge height to match existing house; extension of existing dormer window to south west, to match dimension of existing dormer window to north-east; new rooflight to north-west slope of main roof; new hard and soft landscaping and all ancillary works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560389

• 7 Feb 2025Conditional

  attic conversion for storage, including a rear dormer. Construction of a two-storey side and front extension with a front-facing Velux window at attic level and new fenestration to the front and side elevations on both levels. Conversion of the existing garage at ground floor level. Widening of the front vehicular access

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560065

• 24 Jan 2025Conditional

  erect a pitched roof construction to match the existing pitched roof over an existing section of flat roof construction which forms part of the existing dwelling along with all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560034

• 9 Dec 2024Conditional

  demolition of existing bay window to the front and sunroom to the rear; alterations to existing roof to create a gable to the front; new zinc clad bay window to the front; single storey extension to the rear; associated elevational changes; ancillary siteworks, solar panels and services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460771

• 5 Dec 2024N/a

  demolition of existing bay window to the front and sunroom to the rear; alterations to existing roof to create a gable to the front; new zinc clad bay window to the front; single storey extension to the rear; associated elevational changes; ancillary siteworks, solar panels and services

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460764

• 31 Oct 2024Conditional

  extensions and internal modifications to the existing development comprising the following: 1. Demolition of the existing single-story extension to the rear of the property. 2. The construction of a new single-storey extension along with modification to the internal layout. 3. The attic space is to be converted into non-habitable storage space, which will include the addition of rooflights. 4. All of the above works, along with all ancillary and associated site works necessary to complete this development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460666

• 8 Oct 2024Conditional

  (a) Lowering of existing basement floor level to achieve 2.4m floor to ceiling height. (b) New external stairs to front of existing dwelling. (c) Replacement of existing stairs to the rear of the existing dwelling to suit new finished floor level. (d) 2no. new openable windows to the basement level at the rear elevation of the existing dwelling. All associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24398

• 7 Aug 2024Conditional

  (S254) for a scaffold

  N/a · Wicklow County Council, 24335

• 20 Jun 2024Conditional

  proposed extensions and internal modifications to the existing development comprising the following: 1. A new two-storey extension to the front facade, with a dormer window and canopy over the front door. 2. A new rear, single and two-story extension, with modification to the internal layout. 3. Modifications to all window positions and facade finishes throughout. 4. All of the above works, along with all ancillary and associated site works necessary to complete this development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460358

• 11 Jun 2024Conditional

  (a) Alterations to front elevation including widening of existing window ope at upper Ground Floor Level, (b) provision of new entrance door at lower Ground Floor Level with internal access stairs to upper Ground Floor, (c) construction of single storey extension with pitched roof to south west side of existing house with eaves and ridge heights to match existing and with new roof windows, (d) installation of 2 no. new roof windows to existing north east facing roof plane, (e) new hard and soft landscaping and (f) all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460320

• 24 May 2024Conditional

  the conversion of the existing attic storage and playroom to a dormer bedroom. Also a modification to the existing rear northwest hipped gable roof to a half-hipped roof and a new window to replace existing windows. The removal of the existing kitchen floor for a new floor to match the existing house floor level. Also the widening of existing driveway entrance to a clear width of 3 metres between pillars

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24241

• 20 May 2024N/a

  the conversion of the existing attic storage and playroom to a dormer bedroom. Also a modification to the existing rear northwest hipped gable roof to a half-hipped roof and a new window to replace existing windows. The removal of the existing kitchen floor for a new floor to match the existing house floor level. Also the widening of existing driveway entrance to a clear width of 3 metres between pillars

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24231

• 10 May 2024Conditional

  the installation of an aircraft noise monitoring terminal on a standalone, tiltable mast structure (6m in height) along with associated works including electrical connection on land within the car park

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460264

• 11 Apr 2024N/a

  the installation of an aircraft noise monitoring terminal on a standalone, tiltable mast structure (6m in height) along with associated works including electrical connection on land within the car park

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460207

• 19 Mar 2024Conditional

  the removal of the existing roof and construction of a new roof with 4no. Velux windows and an increase in ridge height of 2.1m over the existing single storey dwelling house to facilitate an 81m² attic storey. Construction also includes a new 7m² single storey extension to the rear and full refurbishment of existing ground floor for improved thermal performance with all appropriate site works required for this development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24132

The 25 most recent of 95 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: Bray Head SAC 000714
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Bray Head 000714

Recorded monuments

• WI008-004 Church
  Description

  National Monument in state ownership No. 262. Situated on a small level platform overlooking a marked NE-facing slope with steep ground uphill to the SW. A nave and chancel church (L 10.8m; Wth 5.9m) with walls of irregular uncoursed masonry (H 1.5-2.5m; Wth 0.85m). The gables are substantially intact. The door in the N wall, which is slightly W of the centre, splays inwards and parts of the cut granite jambs survive. There are simple round-headed windows in the E and W gables and a single niche occurs in the S wall towards the W end. The church has been substantially conserved. A rectangular area of rubble and mortar (dims. 4m x 2m) immediately E of the church may represent the foundations of another building. The church is known as Raithín a' Chluig, or 'little rath of the bell'. 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

• WI008-004001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  The OS Letters (1838/40) note that remains of the church (WI008-004----) and other possible buildings were enclosed by a 'moat' (O'Flanagan 1928, 30). No trace of this enclosure could be found when inspected by ASI in 1990 (SMR file). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 01 February 2013

• WI008-048 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  A single oval pit (L 0.7m, Wth 0.55m; D 0.2m) containing charcoal and small fragments of burnt bone was excavated here in 2001 (Excavation Licence 01E1098). (Clutterbuck 2003, 414). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 23 January 2013

• WI008-049 Pit circle
  Description

  A series of pits, containing charcoal and human and animal bone, enclosed a central burnt area which also had inclusions of burnt and crushed bone, were excavated here in 2001 (Excavation Licence 01E0252). A number of worked flint tools were recovered from the site. (Clutterbuck 2003, 414). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 23 January 2013

• WI008-065 Habitation site
  Description

  Concentrated areas of worked flint and flint nodules were found here in 2001 during monitoring of groundwork in advance of residential development (Excavation Licence 00E0084). They were associated with a pits and areas of burning (WI008-048---- and WI008-049----). (Clutterbuck 2003, 413-4). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 06 February 2013

Architectural heritage

• Sunningdale, house, 1920–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached two-bay two-storey International Style house, built c.1930. The house is finished in plain render and has a string course dividing ground and first floors. The front door is set on the north-western corner and is set at forty-five degrees. Window openings are all flat-headed and have top hung metal replacement frames. The roof is flat and is concealed behind a high parapet; the northern face of the parapet and a moulding below are both stepped in a style slightly reminiscent of the Art Deco movement. The house is prominently positioned at the corner of Putland and Edward Roads.

• Grosvenor House, house, 1870–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached two-bay two-storey house built c.1875. The house is finished with lined render with quoins and fine moulded surrounds to openings. The panelled front door is framed with unusual paired pilasters and paired console style brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening. Window openings are all flat-headed with six over six timber sash frames. A high parapet all but obscures the pitched, double-piled, roof which is covered with slate. The chimneystack is rendered and has a plain chamfered top and clay pots. The house sits in a short cul-de-sac behind tall hedges.

• Bray Head House, house, 1830–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached six-bay two-storey former house, built c.1840, converted to a school in 1920 and now in use as an adult education centre. The building is finished with unpainted lined replacement render dating from c.1920. The panelled pair of front doors have a plain fanlight and all are set within a semi-circular headed opening with moulded part surround; this is within a flat-roofed projecting porch. To the west side is a projecting chamfered wing. All windows are flat-headed and most have six over six uPVC frames. The hipped roof is slated and is all but obscured by a high castellated parapet of modern design; chimneystacks are rendered with plain copestones and tall clay pots. To the west is a large ‘T’-shaped c.1950s addition, while farther to the west are even later additions dating from c.1980. The building is set in large open grounds to the south of Putland Road.

• Grosvenor Mews, house, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached two-bay two-storey house built 1862. The house is finished in lined render, with quoins and fine moulded surrounds to openings. The panelled front door is framed with unusual paired pilasters and paired console style brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening. Window openings are all flat-headed with six over six timber sash frames. A high parapet all but obscures the pitched, double-piled, roof which is covered with slate. The chimneystack is rendered and has a plain chamfered top and clay pots. The house sits in a short cul-de-sac behind tall hedges.

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 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3361 (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.

No address of the register names Newcourt with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Newcourt · Ráithín an Chloig

Area

1,106,144 m² (110.61 ha, 273.33 acres)

Civil parish

Bray, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Bray No. 2, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Bray No. 2 electoral division: 6,898 people in 2,494 households; 65% of households own their home; 14% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynamuddagh, Bray, Kilruddery Demesne East, Oldcourt

Placenames

Newcourt 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.