The development consists of the retention of the existing access road and pedestrian path from the subject site to the adjoining factory unit at the adjacent Swords Business Park including all associated site development works. Retention permission is also sought for the retention of works to the existing Reception to the existing main building (building "A") including increase in area of 2.5 square meters and new external treatment, for the retention of a new signage to existing main building (building "A"), for the retention of a new larger Security Office (building "M") area of 27.3 square meters replacing the previous Security Office measuring 5.1 square meters, for the retention of new car inspection set-down area including new retaining wall, for the retention of new signage and all associated sight development works. AI received 15/08/23
Permission is sought by gas networks Ireland for removal of a portion of the existing pebble dash boundary wall to accommodate the installation of a free standing 1.8m x 1.4m x 0.5m (h x l x w) gas pressure reduction unit and 3.25m (h) vent stack, with all ancillary services and associated site works.
Previously permitted under Reg. Ref. F15A/0467 / PL06F.246732 and F18A/0432. The development will consist of the proposed change of use of this existing unit from retail to office with associated clinical services, internal modifications to facilitate this change of use, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. AI received 28/06/2021 AI deemed significant 05/07/21 Revised Pubilc notices received 08/07/21
Planning permission for change of use of restuarant to retail shop Unit 1A.
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.
Demolition of an outbuilding and a single storey extension to the back of the existing dwelling, new single storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling and a new single storey extension to the back of the existing dwelling, new ground floor window to the side and enlarged windows to the front and rear of the existing dwelling, connection to all on site services and all associated site works.
The development will consist of a new single storey extension to the rear of house, conversion of existing garage to playroom at ground level and a new first floor extension over existing ground floor extension to side of dwelling, including internal layout modifications and all associated site works.
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.
A change of use of 592m² of third floor office space from office use to healthcare use.
The proposed development will comprise; the construction of a single storey conservatory forming an extension onto the existing roof of the nursing home, at Fourth Floor level, together with all associated site works.
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.)
Install 6 no. Antenna and 2 no. Transmission Dishes on supporting poles together with equipment cabinets, cabling and associated site works at the roof level.
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
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
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.
Retention of the existing office layout at first floor level and an additional 130sqm of office space previously approved as storage under permission F07A/1591 and a revision to the previously approved car parking layout.
Retention permission for lower ground studio apartment.
The development will consist of widening
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
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
The proposed development comprises (1) the demolition of the existing site boundary wall and (2) the development of a mixed use scheme proposing, inter alia, a c. 1050m² retail unit and 109-bedroom aparthotel on a currently vacant site. The 4-6 storey development plus basement, also includes a) covered colonnade at street level b) lobby and guest facilities including food & beverage offers and c) aparthotel and retail service areas, d) 31 no. bicycle parking spaces at basement and surface level and e) a 12m. loading parking bay area. A roof terrace, set back at fifth floor level, and associated with the aparthotel is also proposed. Permission is also sought for landscaping and all ancillary and associated site development works. Add Info received 13th March 2020. Add Info deemed Significant 18th March 2020. Revised Public Notices received 20th March 2020.
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.
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
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.
The installation of a photovoltaic solar array to be mounted on the rooftop of an existing industrial building. The proposed development includes the provision of approximately 2,407m2 of photovoltaic solar panels, mounting frames, inverters, electrical cabling and all associated ancillary infrastructure.
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
Change to existing site boundary (indicated as a red line on site plan) of the previously granted permission planning reference F15A/0308. It is proposed to remove part of the existing site now in separate ownership from the granted permission boundary. This application does not contain any new development.
Planning permission is sought for the construction of
Planning permission to
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.
Permission for single storey rear and side extension to the existing dwelling. The proposal includes extension of the existing kitchen. a WC shower room and bedroom.
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
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
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.
The proposed development comprises a signage zone measuring c.50.51 sq m. containing individual shop name and logo signs (may vary with change of tenants) in stainless steel or aluminium, back lit lettering affixed to existing external terracotta cladding, located at 1st floor level on the eastern elevation of the Pavilions Shopping Centre building.
The proposed development comprises landscape enhancement works at the Malahide Road entrance to the Pavilions Shopping Centre. This includes the creation of new landscaped areas incorporating existing and new trees, planting and fencing, modular seating pods, modular seating and tree/planting units, the removal and relocation of 3no. existing benches, 2no. new smart bicycle pods (4no. bicycle lockers), 1no. new split double sided and covered ‘Transport Hub’ shelter accommodating 18no. bicycle/scooter parking spaces, a bus stop and integrated advertising panels and associated modifications to entrance concourse, kerb treatments and roundabout planting in this area.
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
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.
Temporary Permission for a period of 5 years at this site (c. 1.1 Ha), at Swords Pavilions, Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin K67 R7D0. For development comprising: 10 no. outdoor padel courts (L:20m x W:10m each) and integrated lighting; 6 no. of the courts to be partially covered with 10m high open-sided steel and canvas dome; 2 no. converted, timber-clad, shipping containers (H:3-4m) to accommodate ancillary reception/court booking and rental shop (c.39 sq.m.), café (c.39 sq.m.), wc facilities and rooftop viewing platform; 2 no. external, timber-lattice, marquee structures with seating and viewing space. And, all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and boundary treatments, including: 1 no. new pedestrian access from the existing Swords Pavilions' surface car park area; 44 no. bicycle parking spaces; court netting, external lighting; power and lighting connections.
The development will consist of the relocation of the existing shared driveway entrance in a northerly direction and to serve no. 71 only and to create a new pedestrian entrance to the south of the relocated driveway entrance to serve no. 71A only, construct a 1.0 metre high dividing boundary wall between front gardens of no. 71 & no. 71A and associated site works.
Permission is sought for the removal of part of Condition 1 of permission F18A/0754 - " This permission is for a period of 5 years only" for approved warehouse unit. We seek permission to maintain the warehouse unit permanently on lands within the Abco Kovex site, Swords Business Park, Swords, Co Dublin. AI received 04/12/23
Retention permission for revision to the approved after school facility (ABP Ref. PL 06F.241019) in particular relating to condition no. 2 and increase from the approved 8 children to 12 children with residential aspect being retained to property adjoining and ancillary to Oaklands Montessori Creche.
Revisions to approved planning permission for an after school facility (Reg. Ref. F12A/0175 & PL06F.241019). Permission is sought to increase the maximum number of children allowed on the premises for after school session from eight to twelve.
The development comprises a seasonal events area, to remain in situ for a temporary period of 4 years and to be managed by the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, which includes, Permission sought for: • 1no. stand-alone single storey marquee structure (c.6.7m high and c.1,090 sqm gross floor area) and associated plant and site works, for use as an Ice Rink over the Christmas period (November to January), and as a Roller Rink or other similar uses categorised under Class 11 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) during the Easter (March-April), Summer (May-August) and Halloween (September-October) periods. • 1no. associated advertising sign c.2.15 sq m on the existing metal arch entrance adjoining Swords Pavilions Car Park ‘A’ to the west. Retention Permission sought for: • 1no. single storey event building (c.78 sq m gross floor area), to also accommodate a range of seasonal events, including for use as Santa’s Grotto over the Christmas period (November to January), and for other themed events each season, including the Easter Bunny and egg hunt (March to April), Summer events categorised under Class 11 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended (May-August) and Halloween haunted house (September-October). • A c.4.8m high metal arch facilitating pedestrian and service entrance from the adjoining Swords Pavilions Car Park ‘A’ to the west for a temporary period of 4 years.
Removal of an oil tank and the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Church (a protected structure) and associated works.
Retention permission for the subdivision of the restaurant from adjacent dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Additional Information Received 29/01/2026
The development will consist of the installation of a photovoltaic solar array to be mounted on the rooftop of an existing industrial building. The proposed development includes the provision of approximately 1,650 m2 of photovoltaic solar panels, mounting frames, inverters, electrical cabling and all associated ancillary infrastructure. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
(i) Demolition of vacant/derelict single-storey shed; (ii) construction of a residential development of 40 no. apartments (15 no. one bedroom, 22 no. two-bedroom & 3 no. three-bedroom) within 2 no. apartment blocks (Block 1 of five-storey height, with set-back sixth floor level, and containing 31 no. apartments & Block 2 of three-storey height and containing 9 no. apartments); (iii) all apartments will have direct access to an area of private amenity space, in the form of a garden/balcony and will have shared access to 328sq.m of external communal amenity space and bin store/bicycle store (96 no. spaces) at ground floor level; (iv) provision of 14 no. vehicular parking spaces (inclusive of 1 no. accessible spaces) at ground level accessible via Watery Lane; and (v) all ancillary works including tree removal/planting, landscaping, boundary treatments, visitor bicycle parking (22 no. regular spaces & 2 no. cargo spaces), SuDS drainage and all site services, site infrastructure and associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development.
Planning permission is sought for the (i) demolition of vacant/derelict single-storey shed; (ii) construction of a residential development of 36 no. apartments (16 no. one bedroom & 20 no. two-bedroom) within 2 no. apartment blocks (Block 1 of four-storey height, with set-back fifth floor level and roof terrace, and containing 27 no. apartments & Block 2 of three-storey height and containing 9 no. apartments); (iii) all apartments will have direct access to an area of private amenity space, in the form of a garden/balcony and will have shared access to 322sq.m of external communal amenity space at ground/roof terrace levels and bin store/bicycle stores at ground floor level; (iv) provision of 14 no. vehicular parking spaces (inclusive of 1 no. accessible spaces) and 2 no. motorcycle parking spaces at ground level accessible via Watery Lane; and (v) all ancillary works including tree removal/planting, landscaping, boundary treatments, visitor bicycle parking, SuDS drainage and all site services, site infrastructure and associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. AI received 06/06/2025