Newtown

27 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Newtown, from 119 m² to 58,097 m² (5.81 ha, 14.36 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 11 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Newtown in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

• 22 May 2026N/a

  section 42 - extension of appropriate period - 21/473 -demolition of existing east facing porch, west facing sunroom, existing chimney and screen walls to south. Elevational changes including the insertion of new openings to north, south & east elevations; replacement of existing windows and removal of existing roof overhangs. The construction of a new 132sqm two storey side extension to the north; PV panels; new fibre cement roof finish to existing house; decommissioning of existing well and provision of new well in revised location; Hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site development works above and below ground. The works which include 15.8sqm demolition and will increase the floor area of the dwelling from 123sqm to 239sqm

  Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 2695

• 1 May 2026Conditional

  1. widening of the glazed link between the existing summer house and the permitted extension by 18m2. 2. relocation of the gym from the lower ground level terrace to below the proposed glazed link with associated changing room and store which provides for an increase in lower floor area by 11sqm. 3. reconfiguration of the internal spaces within the permitted extension including the bedrooms relocated to the ground floor and the utility, kitchenette, plant and family room located at the lower ground floor level with a new lift between the two floors and additional rooflights to the terrace. 4. revisions to the external hard and soft landscaping works and an increase in the area of the lower terrace to 233m2. This is in combination with all other associated site development works above and below ground

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660367

• 13 Mar 2026Conditional

  construction of two general purpose sheds to house stables, feed and fodder, tack room, covered manure pit and log storage and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, effluent tank - all for agricultural purposes only) in a new farmyard utilising the existing farm road and public road entrance to substitute previous planning consent 24/60512

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660185

• 7 Mar 2025Conditional

  amendments to the previously permitted development (WCC Reg. Ref. 2360443) and comprises an increase in the floor area of the previously permitted ground and lower ground floor extension and courtyard together with minor modifications to the existing building. The extension at ground floor (26 sqm) provides for one additional double bedroom, a boot room with roof light above and minor adjustments to the layout, the extension at lower ground floor (69 sqm), provides for an additional family room and minor adjustments to the layout, together with a home gym and office (30.7 sqm ) accessed from the lower ground floor garden terrace which will be extended by 42sq.m. The proposed works include minor internal alterations to the interior of Goulding Summerhouse including a reconfigured kitchen with a new roof light above the kitchen. The proposed amendments also include reduced finished floor levels to the permitted extension (WCC Reg Ref. 2360443) at ground and lower ground floor, the demolition of the existing shed (20sqm) and relocation of the existing heat pump, site works and landscaping. This is in combination with all other associated site development works above and below ground. Goulding Summerhouse (Protected Structure RPS No. 03/37- Goulding House)

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560156

• 18 Oct 2024Refused

  the conversion of an existing storage building for use as an independent living unit adjacent to the existing dwelling, including a new pitched slate roof, a new entrance lobby on the northwest façade, a glazed bay window on the south west façade, and a new wastewater treatment system

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 24416

• 22 Aug 2024Conditional

  the construction a general purpose shed to house stables, feed and fodder, a roofed manure pit and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, effluent tank - all for agricultural purposes only) in new farmyard utilising the existing farm road and public road entrance

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460512

• 26 Jan 2024Refused

  dwelling as constructed, extension subsequently constructed, upgrade of septic tank to new domestic wastewater treatment system to EPA standards 2021 and associated site works

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2460032

• 10 Jan 2024N/a

  Subdivision of family holding and construction of detached four-bedroom dwelling and vehicular entrance to private lane / R.O.W., together with all associated site works. Application to include upgrading of sightlines at existing vehicular entrance from lane to public road by removal of some evergreen trees and fencing and setting back new fence and new replacement trees behind, together with all associated site works. Proposed on-site effluent disposal system for new house and existing house along with soakaway to meet BRE Digest 365 standards

  Outline permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460009

• 2 Jan 2024N/a

  the Construction a General purpose shed to house stables, feed and fodder, a roofed manure pit and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, effluent tank - all for agricultural purposes only) in new farmyard utilising the existing farm road and public road entrance

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2460002

• 6 Dec 2023N/a

  the Construction a General purpose shed to house stables, feed and fodder, a roofed manure pit and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, effluent tank - all for agricultural purposes only) in new farmyard utilising the existing farm road and public road entrance

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360479

• 22 Nov 2023Conditional

  the following works to the Goulding Summerhouse (Protected Structure RPS No. 03/37- Goulding House). • Proposed ground floor and lower ground floor extension with a minimalist glass link connection to the existing building to provide additional residential accommodation including two double and three single bedrooms, bathrooms, home office, TV room, storage and plant room with lower ground level courtyard; • Minor reconfiguration works to the internal layout of the Summer House and upgrade works to the building envelope to bring it to Passive House Standards (EnerPHit) including heating system, insulation, roof vent and roof insulation. The existing rooflight will be blocked up and replaced with two new rooflights; •The proposed development includes all site development works, including a new wastewater treatment system, surface water drainage, landscaping and all other ancillary site development works to facilitate the proposed development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360443

• 17 Nov 2023N/a

  the following works to the Goulding Summerhouse, Cookstown, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow, A98 P694 (Protected Structure RPS No. 03/37- Goulding House). Proposed ground floor and lower ground floor extension with a minimalist glass link connection to the existing building to provide additional residential accommodation including two double and three single bedrooms, bathrooms, home office, TV room, storage and plant room with lower ground level courtyard. Minor reconfiguration works to the internal layout of the Summer House and upgrade works to the building envelope to bring it to Passive House Standards (EnerPHit) including heating system, insulation, roof vent and roof insulation. The existing rooflight will be blocked up and replaced with two new rooflights. The proposed development includes all site development works, including a new wastewater treatment system, surface water drainage, landscaping and all other ancillary site development works to facilitate the proposed development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360425

• 10 Nov 2023N/a

  the construction of a General purpose shed to house stables, feed and fodder, a roofed manure pit and ancillary works (i.e. concrete yards, effluent tank - all for agricultural purposes only) in new farmyard utilising the existing farm road and public road entrance

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360405

• 26 Jul 2023Conditional

  an amendment to previously granted planning permissions Ref:18/861 and Ref:20/769 to convert the ground floor of existing gate lodge into a self-serving granny flat with the first floor acting as ancillary spaces for the main house (previously granted under 18/861) All above works located at: South Lodge, Little Newtown, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, A98 F295

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2360178

• 19 Aug 2022Conditional

  new domestic garage with carport and associate works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 22904

• 21 Sept 2021Conditional

  an amendment to previously granted planning permission ref 20-769, permission sought to retain some original elevational features to previously granted permission to gate lodge building unit and all associated site works necessary to complete the development

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 211153

• 26 Apr 2021Conditional

  demolition of existing east facing porch, west facing sunroom, existing chimney and screen walls to south. Elevational changes including the insertion of new openings to north, south & east elevations; replacement of existing windows and removal of existing roof overhangs. The construction of a new 132sqm two storey side extension to the north; PV panels; new fibre cement roof finish to existing house; decommissioning of existing well and provision of new well in revised location; Hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site development works above and below ground. The works which include 15.8sqm demolition and will increase the floor area of the dwelling from 123sqm to 239sqm

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 21473

• 11 Aug 2020Conditional

  1. An amendment to previously granted planning permission ref: 18/861, condition no. 8 and in particular to retain the existing gate lodge structure (123m2) for which permission was previously granted for its demolition. 2. Permission is sought to change the use of gate lodge from residential to domestic garage / store building ancillary to the main dwelling house granted under PL Ref 18/861. 3. Permission sought for elevational changes to gate lodge building

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 20769

• 23 Sept 2019Refused

  two storey, part three storey, 5 bedroom dwelling over basement (GIA 703 sqm). The proposed development will be accessed from the existing private driveway on the lands which provides access to the R117 (Enniskerry Road). The proposed development also includes the relocation of the existing horse walker on site and all site development works, a wastewater treatment system and landscaping

  Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 191034

• 27 Jul 2018Conditional

  two storey dwelling (334.5 sqm) to replace existing dwelling (123 sqm), new septic tank and associated percolation area to replace existing treatment unit, all associated ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 18861

• 26 Jul 2018N/a

  two storey dwelling (334.5 sqm) to replace existing dwelling (123 sqm), septic tank and associated percolation area to replace existing treatment unit, all associated ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 18854

• 4 Jul 2018Conditional

  change of house design to a single storey 121.6 sqm dwelling in lieu of storey and a half 188.2 sqm dwelling granted under PRR 142202 together with omission of detached garage

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 18758

• 2 Nov 2017Conditional

  alterations and extensions to previously approved application described as 'refurbishment / restoration and conversion of existing outhouses (Plan Reg Ref 97/6043) including 1. Retention of salvaged vehicular entrance gates, piers and bollards, 2. Retention of single storey bedroom extension to rear of single storey Gate Lodge Building 3. Retention of alterations & two storey extensions to north and south east of two storey swimming pool building and the enlargement of external pool terraces and conversion of the original undercroft for single storey plant and equipment rooms 4. Retention of previously approved single storey play room as a pitting shed and retention of single glass house extension to the south west gable 5. Reinstatment of previously approved single storey stables building as guest accommodation with location moved 2.5m to south east 6. Reinstatement of previously approved single storey staff accommodation as stables building and retention of single storey tack room and feed store extensions to north and south west gables 7. Retention of previously approved single storey garage as a single storey vehicular / tractor shed and the retention of substitute single storey garage with mezzanine store and all associated site works (protected structure)

  Retention · Wicklow County Council, 171320

• 17 May 2017Conditional

  1. New two storey dwelling house (328msq) to replace existing dwelling (123msq) 2. change of use of existing dwelling (123msq) from residential use to associated agricultural/stable/storey use (85msq) 3. new septic tank and associated percolation area to replace existing treatment unit. 4. modifications to existing vehicular entrance to include new layout for access road to replacement dwelling. 5. all associated ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 17556

• 28 Apr 2017N/a

  two storey dwelling house (328 sqm) to replace existing dwelling (123 sqm), decommissioning of existing dwelling as dwelling use, new septic tank and associated percolation area to replace existing treatment unit, modifications to existing vehicular entrance to include new layout for access road to replacement dwelling, all associated ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Wicklow County Council, 17472

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

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Dargle River Valley 001754

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Newtown.

Architectural heritage

• Goulding Summer House, house, 1970–1975 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bays wide and five bays deep single-storey Modern style cantilevered house on the well-wooded banks of the River Dargle, built in 1972 to designs by Ronald Tallon. Influenced by the works of Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd-Wright the building is a stark and angular steel-framed flat-roofed 'box' structure supported on steel stilts with the panels of the steel skeleton either glazed or filled with cedarwood cladding. The front and river facing elevations are wholly glazed, the former incorporating a central doorway. The property was restored in the 1990s.

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, moderately low (inferred), 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_3317 (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 Newtown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Newtown

Area

919,668 m² (91.97 ha, 227.25 acres)

Civil parish

Kilmacanoge, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Powerscourt, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Powerscourt electoral division: 889 people in 283 households; 86% of households own their home; 18% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carrigoona Commons East, Carrigoona Commons West, Cookstown, Fassaroe, Glencormick North, Kilcroney, Stilebawn, Tinnehinch, Wingfield

Placenames

Newtown 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.