New Application · decision due 11 Nov 2026Pre-decision · not yet granted
Infrastructure, Vartry Waterworks, Roundwood, Oldtown, Knockfadda, Newastle...
10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of the Vartry reservoir in the townlands of Roundwood in the electoral division of Oldtown, and Knockfadda in the electoral division of Newcastle Upper, County Wicklow, the proposed development consists of, i) 60...
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The application is pre-decision. The earliest credible supplier window is after the public decision milestone on 11 Nov 2026; no procurement timetable is published.
Decision due 11 Nov 2026 / Confidence: MediumPublic planning decision due date; the authority may update it.
Open evidenceNo commencement indexed / A scheme cannot commence under this application before permission.
Source limitedNo drawing entry is available in this lead's bounded document evidence.
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Confirmed application scope
10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of the Vartry reservoir in the townlands of Roundwood in the electoral division of Oldtown, and Knockfadda in the electoral division of Newcastle Upper, County Wicklow, the proposed development consists of, i) 60 megalitres treated water storage in two new 30 megalitres capacity structures, ii) a new underground dichlorination chamber, iii) a permanent pre-cast concrete bridge over the Vartry River...
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Roads and site-development scope
The public application description explicitly references roads and site-development scope.
Services / drainage scope
The public application description explicitly references services / drainage scope.
Confidence & provenance 1 official source
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Exact reference
- 2660840
- Evidence reviewed
- 27 Sep 2026
- Confidence
- Source-linked
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Application-stage scope
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Infrastructure
The public application record identifies infrastructure in the submitted planning scope.
Roads and site-development scope
The public application description explicitly references roads and site-development scope.
Services / drainage scope
The public application description explicitly references services / drainage scope.
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- Promoter
- Uisce Éireann
- Planning agent
- Laurie McGee
- Agent address
- Unit E4, Nutgrove Office Park Nutgrove Avenue Dublin 14 D14V3F6
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Official description
Application text
10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of the Vartry reservoir in the townlands of Roundwood in the electoral division of Oldtown, and Knockfadda in the electoral division of Newcastle Upper, County Wicklow, the proposed development consists of, i) 60 megalitres treated water storage in two new 30 megalitres capacity structures, ii) a new underground dichlorination chamber, iii) a permanent pre-cast concrete bridge over the Vartry River on existing bridge abutments, iv) solar photovoltaic panels installation on both reservoir roof areas, v) a temporary storage area for excavated material, vi) ancillary works including, a. water supply pipes, b. surface water drainage, c. temporary lighting during the construction stage only, d. temporary compound area for the construction period, e. hardstanding adjacent to the existing Callowhill Pumphouse, f. extension of internal access road to the inlet / outlet chamber of the reservoirs and, g. associated landscaping works
Source-aware chronology
Empty lanes explain their state.Application to site progress
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Applied 17 Sep 2026 2660840
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Decision Decision not recorded yet
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Appeal No appeal possible yet The application has not been decided.
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Commenced No commencement indexed A scheme cannot start before it is permitted.
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Completed Completion not recorded No privacy-cleared exact completion certificate is linked to this permission. Absence is not evidence that the project is incomplete.
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Application description and scale 2660840
10-year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of the Vartry reservoir in the townlands of Roundwood in the electoral division of Oldtown, and Knockfadda in the electoral division of Newcastle Upper, County Wicklow, the proposed development consists of, i) 60 megalitres treated water storage in two new 30 megalitres capacity structures, ii) a new underground dichlorination chamber, iii) a permanent pre-cast concrete bridge over the Vartry River on existing bridge abutments, iv) solar photovoltaic panels installation on both reservoir roof areas, v) a temporary storage area for excavated material, vi) ancillary works including, a. water supply pipes, b. surface water drainage, c. temporary lighting during the construction stage only, d. temporary compound area for the construction period, e. hardstanding adjacent to the existing Callowhill Pumphouse, f. extension of internal access road to the inlet / outlet chamber of the reservoirs and, g. associated landscaping works
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