ABP-313331-22 To view details of this development please visit www.fosterstownnorthshd.ie A 7 year planning permission for s Strategic housing Development. The application site has an area of c. 4.635 ha and is bound by the R132 to the east, the existing Boroimhe residential development to the south and west, and the Gaybrook stream and a greenfield site to the north. The proposed development comprises a Strategic Housing Development of 645 no. residential units (comprising 208 no. 1 bedroom units, 410 no. 2 bedroom units, and 27 no. 3 bedroom units), in 10 no. apartment buildings, with heights ranging from 4 no. storeys to 10 no. storeys, including undercroft / basement levels (for 6 no. of the buildings). The proposals include 1 no. community facility in Block 1, 1 no. childcare facility in Block 3, and 5 no. commercial units (for Class 1-Shop, or Class 2- Office / Professional Services or Class 11- Gym or Restaurant / Café use, including ancillary takeaway use) in Blocks 4 and 8. The development will consist of the following: • Block 1 comprises 29 no. residential units, within a four storey building (with a pitched roof), including 8 no. 1 bedroom units and 21 no. 2 bedroom units. A community facility (191.8 sq.m) is provided at ground floor level. • Block 2 comprises 23 no. residential units, within a four storey building (with a pitched roof), including 8 no. 1 bedroom units and 15 no. 2 bedroom units. • Block 3 comprises 24 no. residential units, within a four storey building (with a pitched roof), including 6 no. 1 bedroom units and 18 no. 2 bedroom units. A childcare facility (609.7 sq.m) is provided at ground floor level. • Block 4 comprises 93 no. residential units, within a part seven, part eight, and part nine storey building, with an undercroft level, including 34 no. 1 bedroom units, 54 no. 2 bedroom units, and 5 no. 3 bedroom units. 3 no. commercial units (with a GFA of 632.2 sq.m) are provided at ground floor level. • Block 5 comprises 91 no. residential units, within a part six, part seven, and part eight storey building, with an undercroft level, including 34 no. 1 bedroom units, 55 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. • Block 6 comprises 54 units, within a part eight, part nine storey building, with an undercroft level, including 13 no. 1 bedroom units, 38 no. 2 bedroom units, and 3 no. 3 bedroom units. • Block 7 comprises 117 no. residential units, within a part seven, part eight, and part nine storey building height, over a basement level, including 40 no. 1 bedroom units, 76 no. 2 bedroom units, and 1 no. 3 bedroom unit. • Block 8 comprises 94 no. residential units, within a part six, part seven, part eight, and part nine storey building, over a basement level, including 33 no. 1 bedroom units, 58 no. 2 bedroom units, and 3 no. 3 bedroom units. A commercial unit (with a GFA of 698.2 sq.m) is provided at ground floor level. • Block 9 comprises 75 no. residential units, within a part seven, part eight, part nine, and part ten storey building, over a basement level, including 23 no. 1 bedroom units, 48 no. 2 bedroom units, and 4 no. 3 bedroom units. • Block 10 comprises 45 no. residential units, within a part nine, part ten storey building, including 9 no. 1 bedroom units, 27 no. 2 bedroom units, and 9 no. 3 bedroom units. The development includes a total of 363 no. car parking spaces (63 at surface level and 300 at undercroft / basement level). 1,519 no. bicycle parking spaces are provided at surface level, undercroft / basement level, and at ground floor level within the blocks / pavilions structures. Bin stores and plant rooms are located at ground floor level of the blocks and at undercroft / basement level. The proposal includes private amenity space in the form of balconies / terraces for all apartments. The proposal includes hard and soft landscaping, lighting, boundary treatments, the provision of public and communal open space including 2 no. playing pitches, children's play areas, and an ancillary play area for the childcare facility. The proposed development includes road upgrades, alterations and improvements to the Dublin Road / R132, including construction of a new temporary vehicular access, with provision of a new left in, left out junction to the Dublin Road / R132, and construction of a new signalised pedestrian crossing point, and associated works to facilitate same. The proposed temporary vehicular access will be closed upon the provision of permanent vehicular access as part of development on the lands to the north of the Gaybrook Stream. The proposal includes internal roads, cycle paths, footpaths, vehicular access to the undercroft / basement car park, with proposed infrastructure provided up to the application site boundary to facilitate potential future connections to adjoining lands. The development includes foul and surface water drainage, green roofs and PV panels at roof level, 5 no. ESB Substations and control rooms (1 no. at basement level and 4 no. at ground floor level within Blocks 2, 4, 7 and 8), services and all associated and ancillary site works and development. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in Section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompany this application. The application, together with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement, may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Fingal County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.fosterstownnorthshd.ie
Planning permission sought for the following:
SK Biotek Ireland intend to apply for planning permission for development at part of the SK Biotek Swords Campus, Watery Lane, Townparks Swords, Co. Dublin (bounded by Waterey Lane to the north and west and the Ward River to east). The proposed development will consist of the construction of a modern c.1,010m 2 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility with a parapet height of c. 14.63m (with handrail and plant above), located in the south-eastern part of the campus. The proposed development will replace part of an existing API building (to be demolished in accordance with Reg. Ref. F22A/0673 and will employ the latest industry technology with no change to the nature of operations undertaken (which will be similar to those previously used in the API building area that is to be demolished and elsewhere throughout the overall site.) The proposed development represents a modification to a SEVESO (lower tier) site and relates to development which comprises an activity requiring an industrial emissions (IE) LICENCE. (The site currently operates under IE Licence No P0014-04, and will comply with any future revisions to that licence. ) The application includes an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). AI rcvd 28/11/2023 SAI received 06/12/23
We, Cairn Homes Properties Limited, intend to apply to Fingal County Council for a 7-year permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at this c.13.57 ha (gross) site located within the Estuary West Lands at `Holybanks`, Swords, Co. Dublin. The main development site is bounded by Glen Ellan Road to the south, Jugback Lane/Terrace to the west, the former Celestica factory site to the east and the Broadmeadow River to the north. Junction and road improvement works are proposed to the Glen Ellan Road / Balheary Road junction and the R132 Dublin Road / R125 Seatown West Roundabout. The proposed development will consist of a residential scheme of 640 no. units (219 no. 1-bed units, 281 no. 2-bed units, 119 no. 3-bed units and 21 no. 4-bed units) along with childcare facility (c.537 sq.m in proposed Block 11). The development will include for the following: • 132 no. houses comprising: 08 no. 2-bed houses, 87 no. 3-bed houses, 16 no. 3-bed townhouses (back-to-back) and 21 no. 4-bed houses. These range in height from two to three storey and include semi-detached and terraced houses. • 474 no. apartment units (219 no. 1-bed units; 49 no. 2-bed, 3-person units; 206 no. 2-bed, 4-person units) provided within 11 no. apartment blocks ranging in height from up to 5 no. Storeys. • 34 no. duplex units arranged within 4 no. 2-storey blocks comprising 18 no. 2-bed units and 16 no. 3-bed units. • Apartments and duplexes are provided with balconies/terraces and with dedicated services /bicycle/ bin store areas. • Provision of 501 no. car parking spaces, 1,506 no. bicycle parking spaces and 26 no. motorbike parking spaces located at surface and undercroft level (adjoining Block 6); • Landscape proposals will include provision of c.42,651 sq.m (c.4.265 ha) of open space across the development including significant extension of the `Broadmeadow River Park` (c. 29,400 sq.m (c.2.94ha)). • Principal vehicular access to the site will be from Glen Ellan Road. New pedestrian connections will be provided from Jugback Lane/Terrace, Glen Ellan Road and the proposed Broadmeadow Riverside Park extension to the north of the site. A dedicated pedestrian/cycle path is also proposed through the site along a central spine open space, connecting Glen Ellan Road in the south with Broadmeadow Riverside Park extension in the north. • Junction and road improvement works are also proposed to the Glen Ellan Road / Balheary Road junction and the R132 Dublin Road /R125 Seatown West Roundabout to facilitate the development. This will include widening of Balheary Road, upgrade works to cycle/pedestrian facilities, partial signalisation of R132/R125 junction, and a new pedestrian crossing on Glen Ellan Road. • All associated site development works above and below ground including hard and soft landscaping, roads/footpaths/cycle paths, open spaces and play areas, boundary treatments, lighting, SuDs measures, pumping station, EV charging points, green roofs, ESB substations and all associated services to facilitate the development. • As part of the proposed development, temporary permission is also sought for signage. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Additional Information Received: 10/04/2025 SAI Received: 22/04/25
The prooposed development comprises: (i) demolition of single-storey annex building to the front of Hildan House; (ii) construction of a two-storey extension to rear of existing guesthouse to accommodate 8 no. ensuite double-bedrooms and associated lift, stairwell and circulation space; (iii) conversion of communal lounge area to provide 2 no. ensuite double-bedrooms; (iv) revision of external car park to provide for 14 no. additional vehicular parking spaces; and (v) all ancillary works, including SuDS drainage and landscaping, necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed works will provide for a 24 no. bedroom guesthouse, comprising 24 no. double rooms, a 4 no. bedroom private residence, comprising 2 no. double rooms and 2 no. single rooms, served by 51 no. car parking spaces.
Planning permission for (i) construction of a two-storey extension to rear of existing guesthouse to accommodate 12 no. ensuite double-bedrooms and ancillary lift, stairwell and circulation space; (ii) revision of external car park to provide for 14 no. additional vehicular parking spaces; (iii) all ancillary works, including SuDS drainage and landscaping, necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed works will increase the number of bedrooms within the guesthouse from 18 no. to 30 no. and the number of vehicular parking spaces serving the guesthouse from 37 no. to 51 no.
Planning Permission for a change of use of the existing ground floor retail unit to a takeaway food outlet, together with associated alterations to the internal layout and elevations.
For planning permission to erect a 12.0 Ø x (not exceeding 11.5m high water storage tank and associated site ancillary works at Food Central, St. Margarets, Co. Dublin.
Demolition of existing structures on site and construction of 20 no. apartment units (11 no 1-bed and 9 no. 2- beds), within a four to five storey block, over basement. All apartments will be provided with private balconies and communal open space. 12 no. car-park spaces and 24 no bicycle parking spaces will be provided at basement level with access via St. Colmcille's Court. The proposed development will also provide for associated hard and soft landscaping: boundary treatments and all associated site infrastructure and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. A natura impact statement (NIS) has been prepared and is submitted to planning authority with the application.
NIS The Proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of 8 no. apartment units (2 no. 1-bed and 6 no. 2 bed units) and 1 no. cafe/restaurant with associated outdoor terrace, within a three to four-storey building. All apartments will be provided with private balconies and communal open space at podium level. The development will also provide for a total of 7 no. car parking spaces, 32 no. bicycle parking spaces, bin store and plant room at under croft level with access via St Colmcille's Court, hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatment and all associated site works, necessary to facilitate the development. A Natural Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and is submitted to planning authority with the application. AI Rcvd 14/10/2024
Permission for a 2.5m headframe extension to the existing 15 metre high telecommunications structure for the purposes of carrying antennae and communication dishes, along with ancillary lighting finial, (overall proposed height of main structure 17.5 metres) to be shared with multiple operators.
Part change of use within the existing retail store to off licence, for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of an obsolete section of an existing 2-storey pharmaceutical production building, located in the south-eastern part of the campus and known as the P2/PS building. The total floor area of the existing building is c.3,200m2 of which c.1,800m2 is to be demolished. (The purpose of the proposed demolition is to facilitate the future development of a modern 2-storey pharmaceutical facility [c.1,000m2] on part of the demolition site, which will be subject to a separate planning application, to include various environmental assessments, including an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.)
‘the decommission of existing septic tank, new wastewater treatment unit for existing house, the construction of a new detached, two storey three bedroom dwelling, access from existing vehicular entrance to be shared, new wastewater treatment unit and all associated site development works’. AI Rcvd 17/07/2024
A new standalone, four-storey hotel (3,376.5 square metres), comprising 104 bedrooms and ancillary services, including day café, toilets, reception, foyer, administrative and staff facilities, etc., over a two-level basement car park (1,915 square metres), providing 52 no. car parking spaces, and all associated landscaping, site works and services. Permission is also being sought for demolition of an existing, two storey, pitched roof building within the site, a former builders' providers outlet. The site is bounded to the north by a protected structure, The Old Borough Schoolhouse, a Wetherspoon's Public House, and to the south by a Colortrend Paint outlet. The site is also bounded to the west by the Well Road. The proposed hotel will be built to 'Passive-House' standards of construction and energy conservation. Upon completion, this will be Ireland's first Passive-House certified hotel.
NIS Planning permission sought for a hotel development on lands at 76 Main Street, Swords, Glebe Swords. The site is also bound to the rear by Well Road. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing 2 storey building and boundary walls to the south and west of the site, and removal of all associated sheds and structures within the site, and the construction of 1 no. new 5 storey building over basement level (part 3-storey and part 4-storey over a lower ground floor level) hotel building with balconies/terraces, comprising of: (a 1 no. 66-bedroom hotel at ground to 4th floor levels; (b) a licensed restaurant and back of house facilities at ground floor level with external dining areas; (c) a licensed bar at lower ground floor level and a licensed bar at basement level (2 licensed bars in total); (d) 14 no. car parking spaces, 32 no. bicycle parking spaces and 1 no. motorcycle parking space at basement level with plant, bin and bar stores, and 3 no. surface bicycle parking spaces; set down area on Main Street; (e) a new vehicular access from Well Road; (f) pedestrian access from Main Street and Well Road; (g) signage to the front and rear elevations, all along with hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment, public lighting, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and is submitted to the planning authority with the application. AI received 24/06/24 SAI received 27/06/24
Retention permission for the subdivision of the restaurant from adjacent dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Additional Information Received 29/01/2026
Planning permission for the construction of a two storey, detached, 3 bedroom dwelling to the side, new boundary walls and gates, boundary alterations and all associated site works. AI Rcvd 13/03/24
Permission for a single storey domestic extension to side & rear, with pitched roof over side with 2 no. rooflights, and new side entrance pedestrian gate. AI received 10/09/21
Permission for change of use of existing the ground floor launderette to a retail off-licence & takeaway coffee hub, minor changes to internal layout, alterations to existing shop front signage and all other associated site works. Gross floor area of change of use 145m2.
Demolition of existing single storey cottage (no. 46 Main Street) and an existing single storey extension to the rear of the existing book makers office (no. 48 Main Street); change of use of the remaining ground floor of no. 48 Main Street from book makers office to Cafe/Restaurant, with a further change of use of the first office area to cafe/restaurant associated facilities. Construction of a new two storey building comprising of a new book makers office and and extension of the proposed cafe/restaurant to ground floor with a cafe/restaurant with roof garden area to first floor. Also construction of a residential building to the rear of the site comprising of a three storey building with 3 no. one bed apartments and 2 no. two bed apartments (5 no. apartments in total), cycle parking areas, bin stores, landscaped areas and all associated site development works.
The development will consist of change of use of the existing retail unit at ground floor and lower ground floor levels to use as leisure virtual-reality gaming rooms, minor alterations to the existing shopfront to River Mall including new signage and all associated site works. AI Received 01/08/2024 CAI Recevied 11/09/2024
For upgrade of the phone kiosk on the public footpath. The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosk with a new telephone kiosk, with integral Communication Unit and a 1.53 sq. metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a dept of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.
The development will consist of a single storey front, side and rear extensions plus an attic conversion with dormer roof to rear plus building up of existing gable wall to meet newly extended ridge line and all associated site works. Additional Information Received 19/06/2025
Planning Permission for changes to the internal layout. Modifications will include layout changes, minor changes to the elevational and fenestration. Complete with associated site ancillary works at their existing facility located at Food Central, St. Margaret`s, Co. Dublin. For Keelings Retail UC.
Planning permission is sought for change of use from a retail shop to café / restaurant, with allowance for the sale and consumption of hot and cold food on and off the premises, & allowance for delivery pick up from the premises, with new shop front & signage with replacement of two windows with new shop door & screen and ancillary site works. AI received 28/05/25
A new shop front & signage with replacement of two windows with new door & screen and ancillary site works
Permission is sought by Sandeep Mehta for the change of use
Retention Permission for self-contained log cabin in rear garden.
Permission is sought for single storey extension to side and rear of existing house, new side access gate to side boundary wall to rear of site, attic conversion, raising of gable end to change roof profile with dormer projecting window to rear and all associated site works.
The conversion of an existing gym premises at first floor level of 32 to 36 Main Street, Swords to 3 no. apartments consisting of 2 x 2 bedroom apartments and 1 x 1 bedroom apartment. The development involves alterations to existing first floor windows and the construction of 3 no. Balconies, 2 overlooking Main Street and 1 overlooking River Mall. Add Info received 5th August 2020.
(i) Change of use of vacant retail unit to gym/recreational facility use at ground floor level (433 sq.m) and at first floor level (165 sq.m) of the building to the rear; associated internal alterations including internal fit out; and provision of 4 no. WCs, 2 no. changing room facilities and ancillary office at ground floor level; (iii) external alterations to the front elevation including replacement windows and doors; (iv) external alterations to the rear elevation including replacement of door with a window; removal of existing metal stairs; and provision of new stairs to serve fire escape door; (v) associated signage; and (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Add Info received 9th April 2020.
Permission for Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, side dormer with A-style roof c/w window, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear.
PLanning permission for retention of development.
Permission for conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window and dutch hip, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to rear. Add Omfo received 21st May 2020.
Planning permission is sought new back lit signage to existing shop front with canopy over, internal alterations to existing restaurant and all associated site works.
The development will consist of widening
Permission for upgrade of the phone Kiosk on the public footpath at Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosk with a new telephone kiosk with integral Communication Unit and a 1.53 sq. metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.
The demolition and removal of 4 no single storey sheds/ancillary residential buildings and 1 no. glass house, all located to the rear of the existing property.
The development will consist of; (i) demolition of 4 no. sheds/ancillary residential storage buildings and glass house; (ii) construction of 4 no. semi-detached single-storey, two bedroom dwellings to rear (east) of site each served by private garden to rear; (iii) revision of existing front garden vehicular parking area serving No. 51 Dublin Road to provide 2 no. separate vehicular parking areas (providing a total of 6 no. car parking spaces) and new front garden area for No. 51 Dublin Road; (iv) revision/relocation of existing northern vehicular entrance and provision of new pedestrian entrance - both to serve the proposed dwellings; (v) provision of new pedestrian/bicycle access lane to serve proposed dwellings via Dublin Road; (vi) provision of communal amenity space (900 sq.m) and bin storage area to serve the proposed dwellings; and, (vii) associated boundary treatment, landscaping, SUDS drainage and all other ancillary development works necessary to facilitate the development.
Planning permission is sought for the following: The construction of a new single storey, 2 Bedroom detached house to the rear of 2A & 2B Boroimhe Oaks, Plus All associated Site Works including new vehicle entrance.
Permission for the construction of a new two storey, 2 bedroom semi-detached house to replace existing family flat to the side of 2A Boroimhe Oaks, plus all associated site works including new vehicle entrance. AI received 17/6/2022 SAI received 17/6/2022
Permission for change of use
The development will consist of: (i) Construction of a residential development comprising a total of 8 no. terraced houses across 2 no.two-storey blocks (Blocks No.1. No.2), and an extension to the rear and partial demolition of the existing 3-bedroom house resulting in a 2-bedroom house, Block No.1 will contain 2 no. 3-bedroom houses and 3 no. 2-bedroom houses. Block No.2 will contain 2 no, 3-bedroom houses and 1 no. 2-bedroom house; (ii) communal open space; (iii) new pedestrian access from Dublin Road; (iv) provision of 18 no. car parking spaces, including 1 no. accessible parking space; (v) provision of a total 36 no. bicycle parking spaces including 32 no. resident spaces and 4 no. visitor spaces; (vi) provision of internal access road and bins stores; (vii) all ancillary works inclusive of drainage, landscaping and boundary treatments necessary to facilitate the development.
Planning permission for change of use of restuarant to retail shop Unit 1A.
The development will consist of the construction of a temporary primary school building, single storey with two classrooms, by way of construction of a prefabricated modular building with associated site works. Retention planning permission is also sought for two existing primary school modular buildings, single storey with two classrooms. Temporary Permission for a period no longer than 5 years is being sought. AI Received 22/05/2025 SAI Rcvd 10/06/2025
Permission for change of use from existing first floor offices to 2 no. 1 -bed apartments, all assoicated internal layout modifications, replacement windows to first floor and glass balustrades to main street first floor windows to main street elevation.
Phase II of a two-phase masterplan for a residential, commercial and community services development. The proposed Phase II will consist of 99 houses (6 x 2-bed dormer bungalows, 82 x 3-bed two-storey dwellings and 11 x 4-bed two-storey dwellings) with associated car parking, public open space and all associated site works, a new access road from Rivermeade Drive to the development including a bridge over the Ward River, a new sewerage pumping station and drainage system connecting to the public sewer, together with one electricity sub-station, landscaping and boundary treatments. A Natura Impact Statement for the proposed development has been prepared and is available to view with the planning documentation. Add Info received 24th April 2020. Clarification of Add Info received 23/7/20. Add Info deemed Significant 29th April 2020. Revised Public Notices received 21st May 2020.
The development will consist of: (i) Construction of a residential development comprising a total of 24 no. units across 4 no. three storeys Apartment (Blocks 1-4). Each Block will contain 2 no.1-bedroom apartments and 4 no. 2-bedroom apartments; (ii) Private amenity space will be provided to serve each apartment unit in the form of a balcony/terrace; Communal open space to serve the proposed apartment blocks is provided to the South-West and North-West; (iii) New vehicular and pedestrian access to the site is proposed off Carlton Crescent to the North; (iv) provision of 13 no. car parking spaces, including 1 no. accessible parking space; (v) provision of a total 54 no. bicycle parking spaces, including 38 no. resident spaces and 16 no. visitor spaces; (vi) provision of internal access road and bin storage; (vii) all ancillary works inclusive of drainage, landscaping and boundary treatments necessary to facilitate the development.
An attic conversion with dormer roof to the rear plus building up of existing gable wall to meet newly extended ridge line and a single storey rear extension and all associated site works.