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
Planning permission is sought for the construction of
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.
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
Full planning permission
(A) Change of use from glass works industrial unit to a veterinary clinic with surgery room kennels, and small retail shop. (B) New signage and shop front include 1 no. acrylic lettering and logo sign above front door, and plywood shopfront with selected finish. (C) Internal alterations and associated works,
Permission for conversion of existing attic space to storage area with new revised roof profile (from hipped to gable end) to side/rear, a rear flat-roofed box dormer with window, internal modifications and associated site works.
Retention Planning Permission for roof window to front of existing roof. Planning permission for an attic conversion to non-habitable storage space with 4 no. roof windows to side of existing roof and 2 no roof windows to rear roofs with ancillary works.
Retention planning permission for the existing Portacabin Units A, B & E located along the South West Boundary of the site.
Widen existing double pedestrian access gate onto Forest Park by extending existing gate by 1 No. additional pedestrian gate of 1500mm(w) X 2400mm(h) and provision of 1 No. new double pedestrian access gate onto Forest Dale of 3125mm(w) X 2400mm(h) plus replacement of existing Temporary School Buildings marked B&E with 2 No. similar sized units marked as G&H to include reorientation of Unit D (all previously approved under Planning Ref: F17A/0676), plus retention permission is sought for Unit F. To include all necessary site works. Add Info receiveed 22nd February 2021. Add Info deemed Significant 24th February 2021. Revised Public Notices received 12th March 2021.
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
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.
Planning Permission is sought to retain the current use of the existing single storey building at the Green (off the Rathbeale Road) Swords Co Dublin, K67D960 (previously approved under F15/0474, APB PL 06F.246009, F18A/0227, F21A/0264, F23A/0147) as a Muslim Prayer, Cultural Community Centre. Additional Information Received 17/12/2025
Planning Permission is sought for change of use previously approved under F15A/0474, ABP PL06F.246009, F18A/0227 & F21A/0264) of existing single storey building from Postal Sorting Office to Muslim Prayer, Cultural and Community centre, minor changes to internal layout and external elevations, partial demolition of existing storage shed, new pedestrian access gate and all associated site works at site An Post Sorting Office, The Green (Off Rathbeale Road) Swords, Co. Dublin.
Change of use (previously approved under F15A/0474 and ABP PL 06F.246009 and F18A/0227) of existing single storey building from Postal Sorting Office to Muslim Prayer, Cultural and Community centre, minor changes to internal layout and external elevations, partial demolition of existing storage shed, new pedestrian access gate and all associated site works.
The development will consist of: retention of existing unauthorised dormer roof extension to rear of 2 storey semi-detached dwelling with modifications to existing fenestration.
Planning permission for development of side and rear garden of 41 Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 D899 (a detached 4 no. bedroom bungalow dwelling) on a 0.21 Hectare site with the existing dwelling to be remodelled from 4 bedrooms to 3 bedrooms with partial demolition of existing footprint with new driveway with proposed new development of 8 no. 2 storey residential dwellings (1 no. 4 bed detached house, 2 no. 4-bedroomsemi- detached houses, 4 no. 3-bedroom semi-detached houses with 4 no. new driveway entrances fronting on to Brackenstown Avenue with 1 no. 4 bedroom detached house with widening of existing driveway to Rathbeale Road with associated site works and landscaping.
Alterations to the grant of permission ref. no. F24A/0608E & ABP-321902-25, as follows: (A) revisions to the Type A bungalow unit 1 comprising the addition of a proposed bathroom at first floor level & the widening of the dormer window to the rear to accommodate this, and (B) revisions to the Type B/B1 semi-detached units 2-7 comprising the addition of a proposed bathroom at first floor level & an associated proposed window on the rear elevation, the relocation of the granted bathroom at first floor, the addition of a proposed bathroom at second floor level & an associated proposed skylight on the rear of the roof, and revisions to the 4 no. granted skylights on the rear of the roof to 2 no. larger skylights.
Development of side and rear garden of 41 Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 D899 (a detached 4 no. bedroom bungalow dwelling). The development of the side and rear garden of 41 Rathbeale Road will consist of the Partial demolition and remodelling of the existing 4-bedroom bungalow to provide a 3-bedroom bungalow with new vehicular entrance to Rathbeale Road; Construction of 1 no. 3-bedroom detached dwelling (dormer bungalow), with revisions to existing vehicular entrance to Rathbeale Road; Construction of 7 no. 2-storey dwellings with dormer window with individual vehicular entrances to Brackenstown Avenue to consist of 6 no. 4-bedroom semi-detached dwellings and 1 no. 3-bedroom detached dwelling; Landscaping, boundary treatment and all associated site works and services. AI Rcvd 18/12/2024
The development will consist of: Retention of porch extension to front elevation.
For retention permission for development site; 148 Carlton Court, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of: Retention of porch extension to front elevation.
Build new 2 storey extension to side of existing dwelling, with change of roof type from hip-roof to new gable end dutch-hip roof, together with new flat roof dormer extension & window to rear & 1 Nr. velux rooflight to rear & 1 Nr. velux rooflight to front with new windows to front at ground level. Internal alterations to include new stair access to first floor and associated site works.
Conversion of existing attic space to storage room with new dormer extension to side/hipped end of existing roof and 2 no. velux roof lights to be fitted to the existing roof to the front.
The proposed development will consist of the construction of a first floor extension to the south east elevation of the existing 2 - storey semi detached dwelling. The proposed extension will comprise a new en-suite bedroom and all associated site works. The proposed development will create a 5-bedroom dwelling.
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
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 and Retention Permission for development at this site no. 1 St. Cronans View, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of (permission for) a new part second floor and two storey extension to front, side and rear to the west, north, east and south elevations of the existing Bright Stars créche and (retention permission for) a new sensory room in existing house at ground floor level to facilitate children with additional needs. The application will include internal layout alterations and all associated siteworks.
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.
The development will consist of the construction of a dormer to the North side, the construction of a dormer to the East side & 2 number roof lights to the South side of the existing roof, all to accommodate an attic conversion to the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling.
Permission for dormer and single storey extension at rear and increasing existing overall roof ridge height. Two number velux roof windows to front and one number new window at side at first floor level.
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
Retention permission for lower ground studio apartment.
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.
Planning permission for conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of exisiting roof structure raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear at 38 The Nurseries, Forest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 W866.
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 and planning permission is sought for cladding finish the front (south elevation), one side facing the car park (west elevation) and 1.5m to rear (north west elevation) of the named container; 1.5 m² of non-illuminated signage and also 10no. standalone 440mm high timber planters to enclose the seating area, with all with associated site works and services.
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.
The development will consist of widening
(1) A pitch roof single storey extension to side of the existing dwelling. (2) The creation of an additional floor above the existing building ground floor, including a change of roof profile, dormer windows to front and rear and changes in walls height. (3) Creation of new windows/ external doors and removal or relocation of existing. (4)The enlargement of the front vehicular access. (5) All related works.
Permission for a two storey, semidetached house, to remove the French door on the ground floor that leads to the external access corridor to the rear garden, to be replaced with a wall and the construction of a new structure to house the boiler.
Planning permission is sought for an attic conversion with dormer projecting window to rear and all associated site works.
Demolition of existing derelict two storey residential property and outbuildings to construct new single storey day centre for adults with disabilities, with ancillary private open space, car parking, and all associated landscaping works, site works, and service installations. AI Received 10/01/2025
Planning Permission for a flat roof, single storey extension to rear of existing commercial unit and new signage to front.
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.
Extensions and renovations to existing dormer bungalow, works include part demolition consisting of the removal of the main roof and rear extensions. New works to consist of a first floor extension over the existing main structure to form new two storey facade with permission also sought for a two storey extension to the rear.
A flat roof, single storey extension to rear and for Off Licence subsidiary to the main retail use (4.2sqm) of existing Retail Unit at Unit 4.
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