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And that might be one of the reasons Wicklow County Council turned the application down in May last year, stating that the development would have ‘no connection to the rural area’, arguing that the wellness centre ‘would primarily serve the residents of urban areas’.
The second main objection argued that the proposed development ‘would be prejudicial to

The old Glen Of The Downs Golf Club… Pic: Dooley Auctioneers
t was back in January 2017 that the Glen Of The Downs Golf Club shut its
doors, the 59 hectares site going to market four months later with an asking price of €1.25m.

public health because the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the existing waste water treatment would be in compliance with EPA CoP Treatment Systems for Small Communities, Business, Leisure Centres & Hotels 1999′.
There was also one objection from a neighbouring house. Naturally enough.

and upgrades of existing roof glazing together with the formation and installation of a limited number of new low-profile roof windows to match existing. External works include: refurbishment of existing external lighting and existing site services; limited small-scale landscaping and planting; replacement of a limited area of existing tarmac surface with permeable paving; provision of a covered cycle-parking area; provision of a bin storage enclosure; and reconfiguration of the existing car parking layout to incorporate dedicated accessible parking bays
In their cover letter reports, the Koolkazz gang earlier Wicklow Planning concerns are addressed, with a Biocycle WWTS Fitness For Purpose Certificate pointing out that their client Sarah Doyle’s new plans are ‘substantially compliant with design and location requirements’ when it comes to that wastewater issue. 
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Better to just let the building rot away?
Short sighted thinking by the County Council. The area needs businesses & investment and health focused business would be a perfect fit.
No idea why such a beautiful course and Clubhouse couldn’t be reinstated. Such a shame it had to close. Could be a very lucrative venture if it doesn’t overprice itself on Membership fees etc.