The Wicklow Hospice Foundation has received planning permission for its 15-bed hospice at Magheramore, overlooking the sea near Brittas Bay.
The permission for the stand alone specialist unit has been granted by Wicklow County Council.
The foundation is awaiting news from the Health Service Executive for funding for the day-to-day running of the long-planned project.
It has already raised €3 million towards the building costs through charitable donations and a contribution from The American Ireland Fund.
Local resident and multi-Oscar winning actor, Daniel Day-Lewis, is one of the foundation's patrons.
The land has been donated by the Columban Sisters and St John of God, the healthcare provider, has agreed to operate the facility.
The foundation hope to have it completed and open by late 2017.
