57-58 Main Street
Arklow
Co Wicklow
Y14 Y6P2

A rare opportunity to acquire a prime development site extending to just over half an acre, superbly located in the heart of Arklow town.
This well-positioned parcel of land offers excellent potential for a variety of development options (subject to the necessary planning permissions). Benefiting from an unrivalled town-centre location with all amenities on your doorstep, including shops, cafés, schools, library and public transport links.
The retaining wall located to the rear of site 58 Main Street is formed in situ with reinforced concrete, providing a robust primary structural engineered to support the load demands of potential future high-rise development on the site. Additionally, Uisce Eireann have made allowances for future service connections to the rear of site as part of the recent remedial works undertaken on the drainage network in this area.
The site extends from the main street to the river and is adjacent to Main Street car park with vehicular access to the rear. It offers views overlooking the Avoca River, creating an attractive setting in this central location.
Combining size, location, and accessibility, this site represents an excellent opportunity for developers, investors, or those seeking a centrally located development to deliver a high-profile project in one of Arklow’s most convenient and sought-after locations. This site is on mains services including connection to new sewer line to rear at River Walk.

Special Features & Services

• Development land extending to just over 0.5 acres
• Main Services
• New sewer line connection
• Prime town centre location in Arklow
• Alongside a public car park
• Lovely views over the Avoca River & Nature Reserve
• All amenities within immediate walking distance
• Excellent development potential (subject to planning)
• The adjoining property 56 Main Street has access to car park via the right of way (Highlighted in green below)

Arklow's proximity to Dublin led to it becoming a thriving commuter town with a population of 13,009 at the 2011 census. Arklow is at the mouth of the River Avoca (formerly Avonmore). The town is divided by the river, which is crossed by the Nineteen Arches Bridge, a stone arch bridge linking the southern or main part of the town with the northern part, called Ferrybank. There are eight primary schools located around the town (including one Gaelscoil), and four secondary schools.

The N11/M11 from Dublin to Rosslare bypasses Arklow between junctions 20 and 21, becoming a motorway heading southbound from junction 20. This will connect the existing N11 Arklow Bypass with the existing N11 Rathnew/Ashford Bypass creating motorway from Dublin to Gorey. Rail connections are provided by Iarnród Éireann along the Dublin-Rosslare railway line, including commuter and intercity services in and out of the capital. There is also a train to Dundalk available daily. Bus Éireann provides several routes through Arklow. In addition, Wexford Bus operates several services day and night linking Arklow with Dublin Airport.