GrantedDecided 03 July 2020Fingal County Council

37 Hilltown Park, Rivervalley, Swords, Co Dublin

Planning application F20A/0134
DecisionGrant permission
Decided03 July 2020
Application typePermission
Source documents10

Site

What is on file

0refusal reasons13conditions8nearby records

Proposed development

Application description published by Fingal County Council.
Permission for (1) single storey front extensio, (2) 2 storey side ext

Application and appeal history

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Decision details

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Planning analysis

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Refusal reasons

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Conditions

  • 1Development must be carried out strictly in accordance with lodged plans and specifications.Compliance
  • 2Submit revised drawings reducing porch size (omitting 3.6m extended area) and limiting rear extension length along shared boundary with No. 35 to a maximum of 4m.Design Materials
  • 3Window to new first-floor bathroom must be fitted with permanent obscure glazing.Other
  • 4All external materials must harmonise in colour and texture with the existing dwelling.Design Materials
  • 5Submit acceptable surface water drainage design complying with SuDS and GDSDS. Soakaways must meet BRE Digest 365. No surface water to discharge into foul system.Water Services
  • 6Sign Irish Water connection agreement prior to commencement and comply with all Irish Water standards and codes.Water Services
  • 7Contact Operations Department to agree works for trees/vegetation in adjoining public open space prior to commencement and submit details for written agreement.Environment Ecology
  • 8Visibility triangle clear above 900mm; maintain 900mm wall height for 2500mm length for sightlines; max 4.0m entrance width; dished footpath/kerb; stormwater disposed on-site; services relocated at developer's expense.Traffic Access
  • 9Premises to be used solely as a single dwelling unit.Occupancy
  • 10Attic floorspace not complying with Building Regulations for habitable standards shall not be used for human habitation.Compliance
  • 11Construction hours restricted (Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-1pm, no Sun/Bank Holidays). Dust, noise, and mechanical service nuisance controls apply. Noise limits: 55dB day, 50dB evening, 45dB night.Construction Management
  • 12Prevent material spillage on adjoining roads and bear full cost of repairing any damage to public road.Construction Management

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Inside the decision file

Extracts from the council's own decision documents for this application — 41 pages of searchable text on file.

10 council documents — in the €39 site risk brief

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Source documents

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10 council documents — in the €39 site risk brief

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