Oldcourt

1,234 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Oldcourt, from 2 m² to 27,510 m² (2.75 ha, 6.8 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 75 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 1,212 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 47 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community & Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M5Mixed Use (Other mix of uses)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential - R-HD (New/proposed residential)
  Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
  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 Sept 2026N/a

  permission for relocating the existing unauthorised 1.9 m high timber garden fence separating the gardens to the rear; removal of the window in the single-storey extension to the rear of the one-bedroom dwelling; and construction of new internal wall at attic level between the dwellings, together with all associated site works, retention permission for the subdivision of the dwelling to provide 1 no. one-bedroom dwelling (with 1 no. car parking space) with independent entrance through a single-storey porch to the front and garden entrance to the rear and 1 no. four-bedroom dwelling (with 1 no. car parking space) and associated works; the provision of a single-storey entrance porch to the front, a side gate and an external kitchen door to the four-bedroom dwelling; changes to the fenestration of both dwellings; widening of the vehicular entrance and hard landscaping works to the front of the site

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660805

• 18 Aug 2026N/a

  alterations and extension to the existing two storey semi-detached house to include, a new two storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, demolition of an existing garden shed and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660728

• 29 Jul 2026N/a

  alterations and extension to the existing two storey semi-detached house to include, a new two storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, demolition of an existing garden shed and associated site works.at 83 Wheatfield, Oldcourt, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 F991

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660671

• 21 Jul 2026N/a

  alterations and extension to the existing two storey semi-detached house to include, a new two storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, demolition of an existing garden shed and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660647

• 17 Jul 2026Conditional

  1. modification to the as-granted Unit 1 from a two-storey detached two-bedroom dwelling to a three-storey detached four-bedroom dwelling. 2. modification to the as-granted Units 2–9 from three-storey detached three-bedroom dwellings to three-storey detached four-bedroom dwellings. 3. minor associated amendments to elevations, floor plans, roof profiles and all associated site development works required to facilitate the proposed modifications, the total number of residential units permitted under the previously granted planning permission shall remain unchanged at 9 dwellings, the proposed modifications relate solely to amendments to the approved dwelling designs, including an increase in the number of bedrooms, together with associated ancillary changes

  Permission, 9 homes · Wicklow County Council, 2660638

• 20 Jun 2026Conditional

  attic conversion to include realignment of existing ridge line, with rear flat roof dormer extension together with all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660560

• 16 Jun 2026Conditional

  demolition of existing single storey ground floor front porch structure & existing garage structure all to be removed, construction of new single storey flat roof porch, WC, living room and utility room extension, all on ground floor level, conversion of existing attic, incorporating new flat roof dormer style roof to rear of existing two storey semi-detached dwelling, comprising of new bedroom & en-suite areas to new attic level, minor internal alterations to existing ground and first floor levels, energy retrofit with external insulation wrap to new extension external walls, existing tarmac driveway to be removed and replaced with new tarmac driveway and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26114

• 5 Jun 2026Conditional

  removal of existing rear garden room, the provision of rear ground floor extension, new side window and external insulation in render finish to external walls, and associated internal alterations and site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660497

• 2 Jun 2026N/a

  construction of 91 dwelling units comprising o 42 no. apartments in one 4/5 storey block containing 18 no. 1 bed units, 22 no. 2 bed units and 2 no. 3 bed units; o 28 no. duplex units in 3 no. 3 storey blocks containing 14 no. 2bed units and 14 no. 3 bed units; and o 21 no. 3 storey 4 bed houses in three terraced rows • 120 no. car parking spaces inclusive of 4 no. accessible spaces, 8 no. EV parking spaces, and 2 no. shared car parking spaces • 152 no. bicycle parking spaces • provision of 2,962 sqm of public open space (inclusive of play area), 670 sqm of communal open space and private open space • a vehicular and pedestrian entrance to the site at Church Road, 2 no. pedestrian entrances from Churchlands and 1 no. pedestrian entrance from Vevay Road • all associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatment, bins stores and services including new watermain connection and foul and surface water drainage, and the provision of 1 no. ESB substation, the proposed development includes works to the stone boundary wall at Church Road, a protected structure (RPS Ref. B41)

  Permission, 91 homes · Wicklow County Council, 2660484

• 20 May 2026Conditional

  (1) construction of a new two-storey side and single-storey rear extension; (2) demolition of the existing single-storey side car garage, side and rear extensions; (3) modifications to the existing front facade and porch; (4) along with all associated and ancillary site works.

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660436

• 15 May 2026N/a

  (1) construction of a new two-storey side extension; (2) demolition of the existing single-storey side car garage, side and rear extensions; (3) modifications to the existing front facade and porch; (4) along with all associated and ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660421

• 27 Apr 2026Conditional

  removal of an existing conservatory and the construction of a new single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, along with all associated and ancillary site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660345

• 10 Apr 2026Conditional

  construction of a new single-storey pitched-roof extension to the south-east (side) elevation and a single-storey flat-roof extension to the north-west (side) elevation. Partial external and internal demolition works of the existing single storey house and roof. The proposed pitched roof will align with the ridge height of the existing roof, with a flat-roofed link connecting the existing and proposed pitched roofs, and a separate flat roof to the north-west (side) extension. The development will also include the provision of two new rooflights and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660284

• 2 Apr 2026Refused

  construction of a 2 No. storey motor sales outlet principally comprising a car showroom and workshop with ancillary offices and staff facilities. The proposed building will have a maximum height of 7.28 metres with a gross floor area of 1,271 sqm (1,020 sqm at ground floor level and 251 sqm at first floor level). The development will also include: a vehicular entrance/exit via the existing estate road to the south of the site; 16 No. car parking spaces (including accessible parking spaces); 39 No. car storage spaces; 45 No. car display spaces; bicycle parking; bin store; plant room; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; lighting; green roof; solar panels; signage; and all associated site and development works above and below ground

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660253

• 10 Mar 2026Conditional

  first floor bedroom and bathroom extension to side of existing two storey dwelling, new first floor window in rear elevation, external wall insulation, new boundary fence to existing right-of-way driveway and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660170

• 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

• 2 Feb 2026Conditional

  ground floor extension to rear and with conversion of roof space with rear dormer and for a first floor extension to side with connection to all services and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660067

• 28 Jan 2026Refused

  section 42 - extension of appropriate period - 20/1261 - conversion of the existing garage to a granny flat and construct a first floor extension over with dormer window to rear and rooflight to front of the existing house

  Extension of duration · Wicklow County Council, 2623

• 19 Dec 2025Conditional

  change of use from office and light industrial to veterinary pet hospital with external non-illuminated signage and associated internal layout changes

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2561047

• 16 Dec 2025Conditional

  1 - alterations to existing lean-to return at rear and new single storey extension with flat roof and lantern rooflight to contain new kitchen and dining room (exempted development). 2 - extension of existing roof and gable wall for new attic conversion with dormer window to front, new velux rooflights to front and rear, and solar PV array to rear. To contain new attic room and storage, accessed by new staircase from first floor level with internal alterations to ground and first floor. 3 - external wall insulation to rear and side elevations. 4 - existing front cavity wall to be pumped with full insulation. 5 - new windows and doors. 6 - removal of covered side passage for new external insulation and reinstatement to the same footprint. 7 - new garden room/store to rear and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2561028

• 11 Dec 2025Conditional

  permission for the construction of a single-storey extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, with a rooflight to the front; demolition of the existing chimney stack, together with internal alterations and all associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2561013

• 1 Dec 2025Conditional

  demolition of existing ground floor front entrance door, glazing screens & concrete flat roof structure. Existing single-storey rear flat roof kitchen extension all to be removed. Construction of new flat roof front porch extension, incorporating new relocated front entrance door, glazing screen and new front porch window. New single-storey rear and side flat roof extension, comprising of new kitchen, dining room, (flat roof light over), utility room and wet room all on ground floor level. Existing single storey rear garden shed structure to be converted into new office space and toilet areas and associated site works

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 25336

• 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

• 25 Nov 2025Refused

  construction of a 2 No. storey motor sales outlet principally comprising a car showroom and workshop with ancillary offices and staff facilities. The proposed building will have a maximum height of 7.28 metres with a gross floor area of 1,271 sq m (1,020 sq m at ground floor level and 251 sq m at first floor level). The development will also include: a vehicular entrance/exit via the existing estate road to the south of the site; 16 No. car parking spaces (including accessible parking spaces); 39 No. car storage spaces; 45 No. car display spaces; bicycle parking; bin store; plant room; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; lighting; green roof; solar panels; signage; and all associated site and development works above and below ground

  Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2560957

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

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

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Oldcourt.

Recorded monuments

• WI008-002001 House - fortified house
  Description

  Situated in the NE angle of a natural platform forming the summit of a slight knoll overlooking the steep sides of a stream valley to the E. Castle, 17th century house (WI008-041----) and bawn (WI008-002001-) described in the Ordnance Survey letters of 1838/40 as following; ‘Old Court Castle occupies a bold and handsome situation on the brink of a little river in the townland of Old Court. It is a square tower about 70 feet (21.3m) high, 54 feet [16.45m] long and 20 [6m] broad, with all its sides perfect to the top. It has several square and two gothic arched windows or loop holes. The ascent within is by wooden ladders and partly by the original spiral stone stairs. The entrance was through a door on the west side near the N.W. angle, and apparently through a house (WI008-041----) which projected from this angle westward 54 feet [16.45m] in length by 20 [6m] in breadth; the foundation only traceable at present. The remains of two small round towers mark the gate entrance to the house, lying about 20 yards [18.2m] south of the castle. That on the right as you enter is 12 feet [3.65m] in diameter and five [1.5m] in height, the wall 2 feet [0.6m] thick, and having a breach 7 feet [2.13m] wide on the west side. Ten or twelve feet [3-3.65m] of the other remains to the height of about ten feet [3m], having a pointed arched doorway 7 feet [2.13m] high and two feet 6 inches [0.76m] wide’ (O’Flanagan 1928, 28-9). The castle was described described in 1905 as 'a restored tower, standing in the angle formed by two walls of a courtyard (WI008-002002-). The lands on which the castle stands were owned, from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century, by the Earls of Ormond in right of their manor of Bray, and were held under them by the Archbolds, and subsequently by the Walshes of Carrickmines. It is now the property of the Earl of Meath’ (Anon 1905, 429). Present remains consist of a rectangular four-storey tower of uncoursed rubble with dressed granite and limestone quoins (dims. 7.85m N-S; 5m E-W; H c. 21m). The tower has a spiral stairwell leading from the second to the fourth floors in the NW angle. There is apparently no access to the tower at ground-floor level (although there is a possible doorway at the N side of the W wall close to NW angle as described in the OS letters). On the N side there is a projecting wall stump, probably the remains of a single-storey entrance tower; access was via this through a first-floor intramural passage in the NW angle and thence to a round-headed doorway in the W face. A rectangular doorway beside the passage entrance in the N face may not be original. Barrel vaulting, aligned E-W occurs at both ground- and first-floor levels. There are ogee-headed chamfered windows with glazing-bar holes at second-floor level in the E and S walls; all other windows are simple rectangles. Foundations of a bawn wall (WI008-002002-) extend W for 16m from the NW angle of the tower house. From the SW angle the bawn wall runs W for a short distance before turning S towards two circular gate-towers. The eastern gate-tower is largely intact (H 2.5m) while only the entrance to the western one remains. The bawn wall was built along the edge of the platform above steep slopes. A short wall angle of similar uncoursed rubble occurs immediately W of the gate-towers; this may be an associated feature - possibly part of the bawn wall. A 17th-century house (WI008-041----) was attached to the W wall of the tower house. It is unclear whether the house is a later addition built into the W face of the tower or if it is contemporaneous with the tower and acted as the hall of the tower in a similar fashion to Coolamber Castle (LF006-018----), Co. Longford and Coolhull Castle (WX046-028----), Co. Wexford. Both of these castles are examples of 17th century fortified houses consisting of a narrow tall residential tower at one end with long rectangular house acting as a hall type structure running off the narrow tower. Archaeological testing carried out to the W of this monument in 1996 (Excavation Licence 96E0090) uncovered a probable field boundary of unknown date and an extensive spread of red brick which probably represented a dump from the nearby Boghall Brickworks (indicated on the first edition OS 6-inch map). (Simpson 1997, 117) 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. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revision:10 May 2016 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 143/1940).

• WI008-002002 Bawn
  Description

  Castle (WI008-002001-), 17th century house (WI008-041----) and bawn described in the Ordnance Survey letters of 1838/40 as following; ‘Old Court Castle occupies a bold and handsome situation on the brink of a little river in the townland of Old Court. It is a square tower about 70 feet (21.3m) high, 54 feet [16.45m] long and 20 [6m] broad, with all its sides perfect to the top. It has several square and two gothic arched windows or loop holes. The ascent within is by wooden ladders and partly by the original spiral stone stairs. The entrance was through a door on the west side near the N.W. angle, and apparently through a house (WI008-041----) which projected from this angle westward 54 feet [16.45m] in length by 20 [6m] in breadth; the foundation only traceable at present. The remains of two small round towers mark the gate entrance to the house, lying about 20 yards [18.2m] south of the castle. That on the right as you enter is 12 feet [3.65m] in diameter and five [1.5m] in height, the wall 2 feet [0.6m] thick, and having a breach 7 feet [2.13m] wide on the west side. Ten or twelve feet [3-3.65m] of the other remains to the height of about ten feet [3m], having a pointed arched doorway 7 feet [2.13m] high and two feet 6 inches [0.76m] wide’ (O’Flanagan 1928, 28-9). Present remains consist of the foundations of a bawn wall extending W for 16m from the NW angle of tower house (WI008-002001-). From the SW angle the bawn wall runs W for a short distance before turning S towards two circular gate-towers. The eastern gate-tower is largely intact (H 2.5m) while only the entrance to the western one remains. The bawn wall was built along the edge of the platform above steep slopes. A short wall angle of similar uncoursed rubble occurs immediately W of the gate-towers; this may be an associated feature - possibly part of the bawn wall. A 17th-century house (WI008-041----) was attached to the W wall of the tower. 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 revised upload: 10 May 2016 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 143/1940).

• WI008-003 Cross - High cross (present location)
  Description

  Situated on the edge of a small stream in Oldcourt Demesne; said to have been found in a nearby roadside hedge in the eighteenth century (Ó hÉalidhe 1988, 98). A tall semi-pyramidal block of granite (H 1.13m; 0.78m x 0.72m at base) with centrally placed mortice. The lower two-thirds of the E, W and S faces are framed by roll-moulding and are divided into two panels by a horizontal bar, while the upper third comprises a separately framed panel. The N face is undecorated. The lower panels all contain figure sculpture although some are badly eroded. The upper panels may have been sculpted originally. Recognisable scenes include St Michael Weighing Souls and Daniel in the Lions' Den (E face); The Fall of Adam and Eve (W face); a hunting scene and two rearing animals (S face). (Harbison 1992, 158-9; Mason 2010, 26-29). This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 143/1940). See attached photographs provided by Chris Corlett The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997), no. 990. In this instance the record has been updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 November 2012 Revised by: Claire Breen

• WI008-041 House - 17th century
  Description

  Situated on the summit of a slight knoll overlooking the steep sides of a stream valley to the E. Castle (WI008-002001-), bawn (WI008-002002-) and 17th century house described in the Ordnance Survey letters of 1838/40 as following; ‘Old Court Castle (WI008-002001-) occupies a bold and handsome situation on the brink of a little river in the townland of Old Court. It is a square tower about 70 feet (21.3m) high, 54 feet [16.45m] long and 20 [6m] broad, with all its sides perfect to the top. It has several square and two gothic arched windows or loop holes. The ascent within is by wooden ladders and partly by the original spiral stone stairs. The entrance was through a door on the west side near the N.W. angle, and apparently through a house which projected from this angle westward 54 feet [16.45m] in length by 20 [6m] in breadth; the foundation only traceable at present. The remains of two small round towers mark the gate entrance to the house, lying about 20 yards [18.2m] south of the castle. That on the right as you enter is 12 feet [3.65m] in diameter and five [1.5m] in height, the wall 2 feet [0.6m] thick, and having a breach 7 feet [2.13m] wide on the west side. Ten or twelve feet [3-3.65m] of the other remains to the height of about ten feet [3m], having a pointed arched doorway 7 feet [2.13m] high and two feet 6 inches [0.76m] wide’ (O’Flanagan 1928, 28-9). Present remains consist of a 17th-century house (Wth 7.85m) evidenced by a high-pitched gable visible in the W face of a tower house (WI008-002001-). The house appears to have used the N bawn wall (WI008-002002-) of the tower house as the foundations of its N wall, which runs E-W along the edge of a steep slope. The nature of the platform on which it stood suggests that the house could not have been more than 16m long. The Ordnance Survey letters of 1838/40 recorded that the house measured internally 16.45m long by 6m in width and had walls which measured 0.6m in thickness. It is unclear whether the house is a later addition built into the W face of the tower or if it is contemporaneous with the tower and acted as the hall of the tower in a similar fashion to Coolamber Castle (LF006-018----), Co. Longford and Coolhull Castle (WX046-028----), Co. Wexford. 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: 10 May 2016 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 143/1940).

Architectural heritage

• House, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terrace of three two-bay two-storey houses, built c.1865. The houses are finished in lined render. A flat-roofed addition has been added to the north side of the north house; this also has a canted timber bay addition. Each house has a panelled front door framed with panelled pilasters with a plain fanlight and all is set within a segmental-arched opening; the opening in turn is flanked by panelled pilasters. All window openings are flat-headed with two over two frames, some timber sash and some top-hung metal. All windows have broad moulded surrounds while that to the ground floor has an unsupported moulded cornice. The roof is slated with cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots. The houses are prominently sited facing the western end of Putland Road and are slightly set back behind wrought-iron railings.

• House, 1905–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of terraces each comprising six two-bay two-storey houses, built 1908. The houses are constructed in unpainted render with brick dressings. Panelled doors have a plain fanlight and are set within a flat-headed opening; many doors have been replaced with doors of various designs. Window openings are all flat-headed with two-over two timber sash frames; many have been replaced with frames of various designs and materials. The roofs are pitched and finished in slate with part uPVC and part cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are in facing brick with corbelled caps and clay pots. The houses are within a short cul-de-sac and are slightly set back behind wrought-iron railings.

• Oldcourt House, house, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey over basement house, built c. 1830. The house is constructed in roughcast render. The house and adjoining outbuildings form a three- sided courtyard. The panelled front door is flanked with fine timber pilasters and is set within a small projecting flat-roofed porch. Window openings to the ground floor are flat-headed with timber casement frames. To the basement level some windows are semi-circular arch-headed openings. The hipped-roof is finished with natural slate and cast-iron rainwater goods. The house is set within a large mature garden and is sited close to the ruinous castle from which it takes its name. The garden is entered through a wrought-iron gate with square stone pillars with wrought-iron railings.

• Vevay House, house, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey, former house built 1868, now in use as a school. To the west is a later four-bay addition of varying heights. A recent metal fire escape platform and stair extends across the south, east and part of the north elevation. The house is finished in render with granite dressings. A short flight of stone steps rise to the panelled double front door; this is framed by a flat-roofed granite prostyle portico. This sits on a slightly projecting bay with an broken-bed pediment. Window openings to the main south elevation are finished with a mixture of moulded granite surrounds or surmounted by projecting cornice supported on console brackets. They are generally flat-headed although some have semi-circular arch heads: all have one over one timber sash frames. The pitched roof is partly concealed behind a parapet and is finished with natural slate and cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are rendered with mainly corbelled caps and clay pots. The house sits within a large mature garden. The garden is entered though a wrought-iron gate with matching railings. The gate lodge has been renovated and has a large extension to the west side.

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

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.

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 Oldcourt with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.

Name

Oldcourt · An tSeanchúirt

Area

1,276,134 m² (127.61 ha, 315.34 acres)

Civil parish

Bray, and its townlands

Barony

Rathdown

Electoral division

Bray No. 3, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Bray No. 3 electoral division: 6,606 people in 2,538 households; 77% of households own their home; 8% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymorris, Ballywaltrin, Bray, Irishtown, Kilbride, Killarney, Kilruddery Demesne East, Kilruddery Demesne West, Newcourt

Placenames

Oldcourt 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.