10-Year planning permission for the Vartry Security of supply project at the existing Vartry waterworks site south of…

Application details

Planning reference

2660840

Council

Wicklow County Council

Proposal description

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

Location / address

Vartry Waterworks, Roundwood, Oldtown, Knockfadda, Newastle Upper, Co. Wicklow

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

17 Sept 2026

Valid date

17 Sept 2026