(i) Partial demolition (7.8 sq.M) of the existing single storey utlility room to the rear of Abbeyfern; (ii) Extensions and alterations of the existing 3 bedroom dormer style house to a five bedroom dormer dwelling with existing on-curtilage car parking spaces, (iii) Construction to the west side of existing dwelling of a single storey flat roof extension, with roof-lights, (iv) Two storey extension to the rear with flat roof and roof-lights, with new external window, door and elevation treatments throughout, (v) New flat roof dormer window to the rear, (vi)modification to dormer windows to the front of the house, (vii) The development also includes SUDS drainage, boundary treatments and all site engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. Add Info received 15th October 2020. Clarification of Add Info received 20th November 2020.
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Abbeyfern, Swords Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
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Demolition of the existing detached single storey garage structure and construction of single storey extension to the east side of the existing dwelling to include new front entrance door, living/dining areas, 2 No. new roof lights in proposed new roof, all associated site works. Add Info received 10th March 2020.
Development will consist of a proposed new ground floor extensions to the existing dwelling. Demolish existing roof & replace with a new partial gable roof & partial flat roof. The new gable roof will be 450mm higher than existing roof ridge line. 2No. proposed new flat roof dormers to the rear of the new roof. 1No. proposed new flat roof dormer to the front of the new roof. 4No. new Velux's to the front of the new roof for light in hallway. The new attic space to be used for office & play area. A partial ground floor extension to the existing garage and replacing existing roof with new flat roof and all ancillary works. Additional information received 25/02/2026
The erection of a temporary 15m x 9m portable cabin to accommodate a d
(i) Demolition of existing single storey building on site.
Planning permission is sought for; (i) Demolition of existing single storey building on site. (ii) Construction of a 41-unit senior citizens sheltered accommodation development, comprising of 13 no. 1-bedroom apartments, 12 no. 2-bedroom bungalows, 13 no. 2-bedroom dormer bungalows and 3 no. 3-bedroom dormer bungalows, in 6 no. blocks. Each unit is provided with a private balcony or terrace and has access to communal landscaped open space. Residents have access to communal services, including a nurse station, communal room, servery/shop, family/tv room, beauty salon/hairdressers and a chapel, featuring centrally on the site. The is served by 31 no. car parking spaces (28 no. resident and visitor spaces and 3 no. staff spaces) and a bin store. (iii) Upgrade works to the existing vehicular entrance off Swords Road. This includes: (a) widening of the existing entrance to the subject development to provide a separate vehicular access. (b) setting back and reconfiguration of the entrance to the neighbouring field immediately east. (c) construction of 1.6-2-metre-high boundary walls, with the wall to the proposed development featuring a limestone sigh, and (d) installation of a 1.6-metre-high gate on each property boundary and a 1.6-metre-high pedestrian gate to the boundary of the subject development. (iv) Provision of foul sewage holding tank and pumping station, and (v) Landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDS drainage and all associated works necessary to facilitate development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and is included with the application.
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