An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for 360 homes on the outskirts of Blessington in West Wicklow.
Plans for the development worth 12 million euro have been rejected by the planning board over fears of excessive population growth in the town.
The 12-hectare site is mostly situated within the administrative area of Kildare County Council, which sparked concern over issues surrounding the allocation of social housing and property levies.
Bray Library Gets 3 Million Euro Investment
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced €3 million in funding for Wicklow County Council’s Ballywaltrim Library.
Battery Electric DART For Wicklow Under Review.
The National Transport Authority has said the DART extension to Wicklow Town is still under active review
Wicklow's Hozier Reaches Number One In US Charts
Hozier has become the fourth Irish artist to reach number one in the US.
Over One Million Euro For Wicklow Roads Improvement Scheme.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced an extra €1,279,015 for repairs and improvement works on non-public rural roads under the Local Improvement Scheme.
Bray Schools Get Increased Teaching Hours
Two special schools in Bray have been named among almost 90 across Ireland that will benefit from increased post-primary teaching hours
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