The Part 8 procedure is being recommenced to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations.
In accordance with provisions of PART XI, of the Planning Acts 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations (as amended), and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Wicklow County Council hereby gives notice that it intends to construct the Convent Road Active Travel Scheme, on Convent Road, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.
The Convent Road Active Travel Scheme involves the introduction of a modal filter north of the Convent Court junction which will make Convent Road local access only. Improved pedestrian facilities will be provided on both sides of Convent Road, and new pedestrian crossings will be provided. A loading bay will be provided on the southern end of the scheme, and on-street car parking spaces will be provided at the northern end of the scheme. A disabled car parking space will also be provided.
In accordance with Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and Article 250(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), the development has been the subject of an Appropriate Assessment Screening. The Screening determined that an Appropriate Assessment was not required as the Proposed Development would not be likely to have a significant effect on a European site.
In accordance with article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Wicklow County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination pursuant to the provisions of article 120(1)(b)(i) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report is not required.
Where any person considers that the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment, he or she may, at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice, apply in accordance with the provisions of article 120 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have such effects.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays, for a period between 17th June 2026 and 16th July 2026 at the following locations:
1. The Offices of Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Whitegates, Station Road, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, A67 FW96.
2. Greystones Municipal District, Civic Offices, Mill Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, A63 TX86.
Plans and particulars are also available to view on www.wicklow.ie/Living/ConsultationHub and https://www.eplanning.ie/WicklowCC/searchtypes
Submissions or observations with respect to the Proposed Development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be situated, may be made in writing to WCC’s Active Travel Team, at The Offices of Arklow Municipal District, Castle Park, Arklow, Y14 FX63, Co.
Wicklow. Submissions may also be made by email via the following address: activetravel@wicklowcoco.ie or at the online website: www.wicklow.ie/Living/ConsultationHub
All submissions must be made on or before 30th July 2026. Submissions and observations should be clearly marked “Convent Road Active Travel Scheme Part 8”. Further information generally is available from Active Travel Office, Transportation & Infrastructure Delivery, Wicklow County Council, directly on 0404 20120.
Please Note: The previous Part 8 procedure, which was conducted between 25 February 2026 and 10 April 2026, has been superseded by this recommenced Part 8 procedure. Accordingly, submissions and observations received during the previous consultation period will not be considered as part of the recommenced Part 8 procedure. Only submissions or observations received during the consultation period specified in this notice will be considered in the assessment of the proposed development and in the preparation of the Chief Executive's Report.
WCC’s Active Travel Team, at The Offices of Arklow Municipal District, Castle Park, Arklow, Y14 FX63, Co. Wicklow.
Dated 17th June 2026
Joe Lane
Director of Services
Transport & Infrastructure Delivery