The development will consist of amendments to the grid connection infrastructure between the approved solar photovoltaic (“PV”) energy development on lands at Mainscourt, Ballyboghill, Co. Dublin and the ESB Mountgory 38kV Substation, Swords Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin permitted under Register Reference F22A/0365 comprising the laying of underground electricity cables in ducts and associated infrastructure within the margin of the R132 road and also beneath a portion of Balheary Park including under the Ward River by means of horizontal directional drilling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Additional Information Received 29/10/2025 Clarification of Additional Information Received 13/02/2026
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South west corner of Balheary Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, and on the wes
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Change of use of existing domestic dwelling house to office/commercial use and associated site works. AI received 26/05/21 AI deemed significant 02/06 *Awaiting revised public notices* Revised Notices received 24/06/21.
Planning Permission is sought for construction of new single storey storeroom to rear garden area of existing facility, and associated site works at: The Down Syndrome Centre, Willowbrook House, Balheary Road, Castlefarm, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 R8C6. AI received 01/03/24 CAI/SAI received 02/05/24
Convert existing retail unit to yoga studio with changing rooms and to
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Single storey extensions to the side and rear
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