GrantedDecided 22 January 2026Fingal County Council

F25A/0703E: We, North & East Housing Association, intend to apply for: permission, for the development at this site address: Marian House, Loreto Convent, Convent Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of: the alteration to, and extension of, 'Marian House', a Protected Structure, to provide a total of 24no. older person housing units comprising 18no. one-bedroom and 6no. two-bedroom apartments, a shared amenity space, and associated siteworks. The development includes construction of a new 4-storey building to the south of the existing structure providing 15no. deck accessed and own-door units, and renovation of the protected structure to accommodate 9no. own-door and apartment units, plus a shared amenity space. Works include demolition and removal of; a 1980's ground floor extension to the east of Marian House; an external fire escape stairs; plant equipment incl redundant oil tanks; the existing vehicular entrance and a section of wall on Convent lane; the boundary wall to the north of the site; and walls within the site. Landscaping works include the provision of 12no. car parking spaces, 1no. motorcycle space, 32 bicycle spaces, bicycle and refuse stores, a community garden, and all associated site development works. Proposed Works to Marian House include; Alterations to windows openings to the front and rear facades; replacement of selected windows with new windows / doors; installation of new balconies to the front façade; formation of new openings from the existing stairs for connection to the proposed lift core. Internally; removal of the suspended timber ground floor for new concrete; insertion of a new interim floor between ground and first; alterations to walls and floor for new layouts; new breathable insulation to interior of external walls; installation of new services throughout; and repair to existing built fabric including roofs, external wall, windows, doors and site features. AA and EIA screening reports have been prepared. Additional Information Received 17/12/2025

Marian House, Loreto Convent, Convent Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
DecisionGrant permission
Decided22 January 2026
Application typePermission
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