Planning permission is sought for the construction of
The construction of 14 no. apartments (1 no. 3-Bed unit, 5 no. 2-Bed units and 8 no. 1-Bed units) in a five storey block with balconies, off-street car parking, bin storage, bike storage, roof garden and all associated site development works on a site at School House Lane, Coolbanagher, Swords, Co. Dublin. AI Received 15/11/2024 SAI received 23/11/24
Part change of use within the existing retail store to off licence, for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Planning Permission to extend ground floor by 31.04 sq.m. to include 2 bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Raise external perimeter blockwork by 1.0 m and construct new 45 degree pitched roof to include 2 bedrooms and 2 en-suites plus all ancillary works within our site curtilage.
The development will consist of a two storey extension to the existing ground floor (area=138m2) and first floor (area=183m2), total area = 321m2 approx. (Protected Structure). The extension will include new bar and restaurant areas at both levels, new circulation stairs, enlarged and improved toilet facilities to comply with modern building regulations and new smoking terrace replacing the existing one which will be demolished. The extension will extend the existing ground floor and first floor bar and restaurant to the east and south to the rear site boundary. There is visible elevation to the North & West only as the extension runs to the East and South boundary built into an existing hill which will have a retaining wall. The existing layout will be altered, with rear east external wall and part roof removed, existing services will be altered and adjusted as required. The existing materials will be matched in the external appearance of this extension. AI rcvd 25/09/2023 SAI received 12/10/23
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 (i) demolishing the substandard single-storey kitchen annex at the rear of the house (ii) building a part single-storey and part two-storey extension at the side and rear of the dwelling, (iii) widening the existing vehicular entrance at the front with new raised front garden wall and gate piers, and (iv) all associated internal, site and drainage works.
The 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.
Retention permission for the continued use of 3 no. single storey modular units previously granted temporary permission and retention permission under ref- F14A/0035. The modular units comprise of 1 no. 54 sq.m unit comprising sanitary facilities, 1 no. 220 sq.m. unit for office use and 1 no. 250 sq.m. unit for office use and associated drainage and ground works at their site at Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin. Retention permission is sought for a further 5-year temporary period. AI Rcvd - 6/12/2024
Planning permission for retention for the Coffee Trailer at Two Birds Coffee, Dunnes Stores, Rathbeale Road, Swords, K67 HH36. The development will consist of The retention of a cafe/takeaway trailer with external tables/seating, storage box and roof top signage and the change of use of part of a car park to use as a cafe/ takeaway.
Demolition of the existing 118sqm single storey dwelling and the construction of a 807sqm, two storey, step-down healthcare facility. The proposed development will comprise ten en-suite bedrooms with associated resident shared accommodation including dining, social and treatment rooms, a kitchen, laundry, staff and support rooms; relocation of existing pedestrian and vehicular entrance in a new boundary wall and new pedestrian service gate on Rathbeale Road; associated site works with hard and soft landscaping, carparking, a new garden shed and external compound for plant. AI received 23/11/2024
The development will consist of: Demolition of the existing 118sqm single storey dwelling and the construction of a 750sqm, two storey, step-down healthcare facility. The proposed development will comprise ten en-suite bedrooms with associated resident shared accommodation including dining, social and treatment rooms, staff and support rooms, and domestic kitchen and laundry; all associated site works with permeable paving, hard and soft landscaping, carparking; a new garden shed (16sqms); plant compound with noise dampening at roof level and installation of secure, covered, bike and bin storage and new substation kiosk and associated equipment. In addition, the existing boundary wall to the Rathbeale Road is to be rebuilt to accommodate a wider, vehicular entrance which will be integrated with the existing traffic signal controlled junction serving the Swords Shopping Centre, and a revised separate access gate for pedestrian use. Additional Information Received 21/08/2025 Clarification of Additional Information Received 18/03/2026 Significant Additional Information Received 31/03/2026
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
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.
Permission for the construction of a standard 4MWe ESB substation and client-side switch room and associated works in support of the new power diversification. The development will consist of the construction of a standard ESB substation to standard ESB detail being 4x4.5x3 meters and cable arrangements with an adjoining client switch room of 6x2.5x3.6 meters, all finished in render blockwork, with standard galvanised ESB substation doors.
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.
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
ABP-313223-22 The development will consist of the following: (i) demolition of the existing 1-3 storey public house, restaurant, off-licence and associated storage buildings (totalling 1,197sq.m) and removal of associated surface car park; (ii) construction of a residential development of 146 no. apartments (69 no. one-bedroom, 68 no. two-bedroom and 9 no. three-bedroom) in 4 no. blocks (ranging in height from four to sixstoreys over basement level) as follows:-Block A containing 15 no. apartments (3 no. one bedroom, 9 no. two bedroom and 3 no. three-bedroom) and measuring four storeys in height;-Block B containing 41 no. apartments (23 no. one bedroom, 17 no. two bedroom and 1 no. three bedroom) and measuring part-five part-six storeys in height;-Block C containing 54 no. apartments (33 no. one bedroom, 16 no. two bedroom and 5 no. three bedroom) and measuring part-five part-six storeys in height; and,-Block D containing 36 no. apartments (10. no one bedroom and 26 no. two bedroom) and measuring part-four part-five storeys in height. (ii) all apartments will have direct access to an area of private amenity space, in the form of a terrace/balcony, and will have shared access to internal communal amenities including a gym (211sq.m), communal store rooms (158sq.m) and a cinema/playroom (89sq.m), 3,551sq.m of external communal amenity space and 2,041sq.m of public open space; (iii) provision of 109 no. vehicular parking spaces (including 5 no. mobility parking spaces, 5 no. car-share spaces and 11 no. electric charging spaces), 6 no. set-down parking spaces and 332 no. bicycle parking spaces at basement level accessible via new vehicular access from Church Road; (iv) provision of 5 no. commercial units (746sq.m total) located at basement/ground floor level in Blocks A and B; and 1 no. childcare facility (424sq.m) located within the basement level of Block C; (v) removal of existing culverts, installation of new culverts to facilitate pedestrian/vehicular access and diversion of the Glebe Stream on site; and, (vi) all ancillary works including public realm/footpath improvements, landscaping, boundary treatments, internal footpaths, provision of surface level bicycle parking (56 no. spaces), bin storage, foul and surface water drainage, green roofs, ESB substation and all site services, site infrastructure and associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development. A Natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant county development plan and local area plan. 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.
To view details of this Strategic Housing Development please visit www.mainstreetswordsshd.com. ABP-306771-20 (i) Demolition of the existing 1-3 storey public house, restaurant and off-licence and associated storage buildings (totalling 1,197 sq.m. and removal of associated car park; (ii) Construction of a residential development providing a total of 172 no. residential apartments (comprising 67 no. one-bed units, 101 no. two-bed units and 4 no. two-bed units) in 4 no. four-seven storey blocks over basement. Each apartment has associated private open space in the form of a ground floor terrace or balcony and has access to 3 no. communal amenity spaces (totalling 296 sq.m.), including a communal gym (77 sq.m), and a ground floor level landscaped courtyard. The development is served by an underground carpark (accessed from Church Road) providing a total of 132 no. parking spaces (including 6 no. mobility impaired user parking space and 5 no. club car parking spaces), and 408 no. bicycle spaces (336 no. resident spaces at basement level and 72 no. visitor spaces at ground floor level in the central courtyard; (iii) 2 no. commercial units (comprising 394 sq.m. and 296 sq.m. and accommodating Class 1,2 and 8 uses as per the Planning & Development Regulations, 2001-2019, as amended); a c235 sq.m. creche and 87sq.m café at ground floor level; (iv) removal of existing culverts, installation of new culverts to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access and diversion of the Glebe Stream on site; and (v) associated site and infrastructural works are also proposed which include: foul and surface water drainage; attenuation tanks; lighting; landscaping; boundary fences; plant areas; ESB substations; internal hard landscaping, including footpaths and street furniture; and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Please note all submissions to be lodged with An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20.00.
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.
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
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.
A storey and a half dwelling to include the installation of a rain harvesting system and soakaway to include all associated site works. Planning Permission was previously granted by Fingal County Council for 3 no. dwelling Planning Register Reference No. F18A/0089 in the same vicinity and was also granted by An Bord Pleanála Ref. ABP-302053-18. We are seeking permission to amend condition No. 1 from register reference F18A/0089 by Fingal County Council and Condition No. 1 from An Bord Pleanála Ref. ABP-302053-18 to alter the redline boundary.
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.
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.
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.
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
Planning permission for change of use of restuarant to retail shop Unit 1A.
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.)
Permission for extension to gable end of existing dwelling with first floor extension over.
Retention permission for the subdivision of the restaurant from adjacent dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Additional Information Received 29/01/2026
Permission sought to demolish existing porch to front, to provide new windows to existing front and side walls, remove existing front door, remove existing roof and replace existing roof structure and roof tiles to match existing, to demolish existing chimneys, to demolish all existing partition walls, and build new partition walls on new concrete floor, existing floor to be removed throughout, and provide new 200mm concrete floors with 100 mm insulation and damp proof membrane, on sand blinding on 150mm hardcore. Existing external walls not being demolished to be treated for dampness by D.P.C. injection system and removal of mould by specialist company. Demolition of existing single storey flat roof extension to rear and side of existing, New single storey extension to rear and side of existing cottage, complete with triple glazing to new windows and doors. New flat roof to support twelve no. solar panels concealed behind new parapet walls finished with new pressed metal capping to new parapet. New geotextile lined surface water soakaway to BRE 365 Design. Together with new detached, tiled, pitched roof garage to rear of site. AI received 7/9/2022 CAI received 6/10/2022
Change of use of existing convenience shop to include
The development will consist of widening
( A Protected Structure) for the following works; new shopfront signage, repair works to the front facade, two new banking teller counters with security glass above, new internal freestanding ATM machine and meeting booth, new secured access gate and steel railing to match existing to rear wall, new paving to staff area to rear and all associated site works.
Planning permission for a 5-storey apartment building to rear of 47 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin ( a protected structure) comprising ground floor car & cycle parking bin stores, additional storage for residents, with two number one bed apartments on 1st and 2nd floor levels and one two bed apartment on 3rd floor level, 5 number apartments in total and a communal roof garden over at upper level and all associated on site works, accessed via existing vehicular entrance to the side of 47 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. AI rcvd 23/11/2023
Change of use from Office to the ancillary area of a Restaurant which includes a preparation area, storeroom, cold rooms, staff changing area and toilets for use by the Restaurant Patrons.
A change of use of 592m² of third floor office space from office use to healthcare use.
Change of use of existing second floor office space from office use to healthcare use and the installation of plant equipment at roof level. Add Info received 26th January 2021.
The development will consist of a) Internal alterations to existing bar, lounge and associated staff and ancillary accommodation, all at first floor level. b) External alterations to the existing facade on Chapel Lane and Foster Way on north and East elevations which includes raising of the side boundary walls by 2.5m and including a new escape staircase to east elevation. c) New roof terrace is being modelled as part of the roof of the new building creating partial enclosure with a retractable bespoke canopy roof. This area will be accessed by a 2 staircases internally, one escape staircase externally and have toilets off the terrace garden area (40m2 area) a terrace/second floor level. d) This terrace garden (225m2 area) at second floor level also has a bar, stores and seating areas with planting. e) Also included are alterations to existing site drainage and mechanical ducting extraction and associated siteworks around the revised first floor and second floor terrace layout, internally and at roof level to make it building regulations compliant. AI received 31/03/23
The development will consist of (a) internal alterations to existing bar, lounge and associated staff and ancillary accommodation, all at first floor level. (b) external alterations to the existing façade on Chapel Lane and Foster Way on north and east elevations which includes raising of the side boundary walls by 2.5m and including a new escape staircase to east elevation. (c) new roof terrace is being modelled as part of the roof of the new building creating partial enclosure with a retractable bespoke canopy roof. This area will be accessed by 2 staircases internally, one escape staircase externally and have toilets off the terrace garden area (48m2 area) at terrace/second floor level. (d) This terrace garden (245m2 area) at second floor level also has a bar, stores and seating areas with planting. (e) Also included are alterations to existing site drainage and mechanical ducting extraction and associated siteworks around the revised first floor and second floor terrace layout, internally and at roof level to make it building regulations compliant.
The development will consist of (a) internal alterations to existing bar, lounge and associated staff and ancillary accommodation, all at ground floor level. (b) external alterations and refurbishment/replacement to the existing shop front surrounds, shutters and windows on Chapel Lane on north elevation. (c) minor external alterations to existing entrances on Main Street on west elevation to make these doors disabled accessible. (d) Also included are alterations to existing site drainage and mechanical ducting extraction and associated siteworks around the revised ground floor layout, internally and at roof level to make it building regulations compliant.
The development will consist of: (a) internal alterations to existing bar, lounge and associated staff and ancillary accommodation, all at first floor level. (b) external alterations to the existing façade on Chapel Lane and Foster Way on north and east elevations. (c) new external roof terrace as part of the roof of the existing building and first floor level creating partial enclosure with a retractable bespoke canopy roof. This area will be accessed by existing staircases internally and have toilets off the terrace area at first floor level. (d) This terrace at first floor level also has a bar, stores and seating areas with planting. (e) Also included are alterations to existing site drainage and mechanical ducting extraction and associated siteworks around the revised first floor layout, internally and at roof level to make it building regulations compliant.
The development will consist of the demolition of the
The development will consist of a single-storey garden room containing a home office/gym and w.c. and store, with 3 no. rooflights and including the removal of existing shed to rear garden. AI Rcvd 08/05/24 SAI received 14/05/2024