F25A/0802E: Permission at existing site located on Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin within the curtilage of a protected structure, being a Thatched Cottage RPS. No. 0344 listed as a protected structure in Fingal Council's Development Plan 2023 - 2029 and includes the following: a) Demolition of existing flat roof structure on the site, b) Construction of a rear two storey extension, new entrance and renovation of an existing thatched cottage, being a Thatched Cottage RPS. No. 0344 listed as a protected structure in Fingal Councils Development Plan 2023 - 2029, c) Construct twelve x two bedroom apartments, access road and parking areas, d) All associated ancillary works.
Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 PR20
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided21 October 2025
Application typePermission
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Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on planning.agileapplications.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.0802E_D.pdf / Document 1140647Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.0802E_CE.pdf / Document 1140646Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A-0802E_-Housing_Department_Part_V_Report.pdf / Document 1133657Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A-0802E.pdf / Document 1134754Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A0802E_Reponse_to_Planning.pdf / Document 1136547Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A0802E.docx / Document 1137155Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A-0802_An_Taisce’s.pdf / Document 1137668Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A0802E_Thatched_Cottage,_Rathbeale_Rd,_Swords.docx / Document 1139029Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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- F26A/0127EThe development will consist of: The installation of a secondary vehicular exit junction incorporating a raised pedestrian crossing, together with a new pedestrian access at the south-eastern boundary of the site, providing direct connectivity to Rathbeale Road. The works will include all associated works necessary to complete the development, including the installation of traffic signage and road markings (including "No Entry" signage), tactile paving, pedestrian guard rails, landscaping, drainage, internal car park layout adjustments, and modifications to the existing boundary wall. / 0.2 km away / 14 April 2026Refused