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St. Finian's Church, River Valley Parish, Swords, Co Dublin

One-off house / within 5 km where a location match is available

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Local planning pattern

15% of nearby decided applications were refused. The preview found 1,704 nearby planning records within 5 km where a location match is available.

Matched source
F21A/0654
Project type
One-off house
Coverage
5 km radius
1,704Nearby applications
15%Refused
1,443Conditional grants
16Refusal reasons

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Residential Amenity4
Design3
Traffic Sightlines2
Visual Amenity2
Zoning Contravention2

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F21A/0654

The development will consist of the construction of

Granted0.0 km14 June 2022
F24A/0980E

The development will consist of the construction of a two-bedroom single storey Parish Priest accommodation of 132 sq.m. as an extension to the southwest of the existing church building. The proposed Parish Priest Accommodation is linked directly to the existing church and previously granted Parish centre via a covered walkway. The Parish Centre extension was granted under ABP REF: 314040-22, 3 No. parking spaces and all associated landscaping and site works.

Refused0.1 km18 December 2024
F22A/0006

Construction of a Scout Den consisting of a single storey portal frame building with ancillary services and associated site works. This application is concurrent with an application on the adjoining site providing access to services. AI received 25/4/2022 AI deemed significant * Revised public notices (SAI) received 05/05/22

Granted0.1 km31 May 2022
F25A/0781E

Planning permission is sought by Rubymint Ltd for the retention of a café reduced in size along with associated signage to that previously approved under planning application reference No. - F17A0555, specifically in relation to the change of use from part of the integral off-licence to a café all with associated internal and external alterations including signage to Peacocks Lounge & Bar, Rivervalley, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Granted0.1 km13 October 2025
F26A/0041E

RETENTION permission for (i) ‘commercial sauna’ use; (ii) installation of 1 no. sauna room; and (iii) provision of exterior boundary fence; and PLANNING permission for (a) ‘commercial plunge pool’ use; (b) installation of 1 no. plunge pool; (c) provision of ancillary facilities including an entrance gate, wood store, water tanks, WC, shower area, changing rooms, lockers, office, and covered deck; and (d) all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

Refused0.1 km16 March 2026
F25A/0849E

The development consists of the retention of a single-storey container unit converted for use as a coffee shop with floor area of 18.2 m² together with associated outdoor seating area of 85m², all with associated site works and services.

Refused0.1 km10 November 2025

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