Magheramore Hotel Denied Planning.

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 09:11

By Breffni Clack

Wicklow County Council have refused planning permission for the development of a Boutique hotel, Holiday Resort and Surf School at Magheramore.

The Oakmount company, led by Paddy McKillen Jnr and Matt Ryan, purchased the land in 2021 for €700,000.Wicklow County County were unsuccessful in their attempt to purchase the land at the time.Councillors, T.D’s and the Save Magheramore group have welcomed the news.Almost 13,000 people had signed a petition against the development.

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