{"id":205855,"date":"2025-12-22T22:56:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/205855\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T22:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T22:56:11","slug":"plans-lodged-to-turn-former-wicklow-healthcare-centre-into-three-bed-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/205855\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans lodged to turn former Wicklow healthcare centre into three-bed home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wa - knc001.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/33d5620e-a8b3-488e-a739-6d99f04a182f.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3714f943-87a2-4736-b195-fbac9cce4c5b.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/24f10045-e260-4241-a135-1b7af0cb28f7.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">A planning application has been lodged with Wicklow County Council seeking permission to convert a former healthcare centre in the village of Knockananna, west Wicklow, into a three-bedroom home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Submitted by B.O.K. Construction Ltd, the plans relate to an existing building in the village, which previously served as a health centre and, alongside the former Shillelagh healthcare centre, was placed on the market in spring 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">B.O.K. Construction\u2019s proposal includes the conversion of the property into a single dwelling, along with the construction of single-storey extensions to the side and rear of the building. Minor alterations to the exterior and external finishes are also included as part of the application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">The site extends to approximately 0.072 hectares, while the existing building has a floor area of 71.17 sqm. The proposed works would increase the overall floor area to 195.10 sqm. No demolition of existing structures is proposed as part of the development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">The plans also include ancillary site development works, including the relocation of the existing vehicular entrance serving the property. Two car parking spaces are proposed on the site.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">In terms of services, the development would connect to existing public water and foul sewer infrastructure, with surface water to be dealt with via an on-site soakaway. Private open space in excess of 200 sqm is proposed to the rear and side of the dwelling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">B.O.K. Construction\u2019s application is open to public submissions until January 21, 2026, with a decision due to be made by Wicklow County Council on or before February 11, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow. A former healthcare centre in Knockananna, west Wicklow. 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