Bounded generally by Malahide Road and Longlands to the north, Pavilions car park and the R132 to the east, Carlton Court to the south and Dublin Road to the west. The proposed development comprises a change of use of ground (c. 282 sqm gfa) and mezzanine (c. 295 sqm gfa) levels within existing retail unit F01A ( permission ref F09A/0357) to cafe/restaurant (c. 550 sqm gfa) and all associated site works, including internal unit reconfiguration and insertion of a new shopfront entrance and bridge link to the existing suspended walkway at 1st floor level with the shopping mall.
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.
Change of use of an existing residence (no.9) and an unattached outbuilding (no. 9A) to two x one bedroom apartments. To do this the following is proposed: -(i) an extension to the rear of 9 Commons East to provide a single storey structure linking no.9 to 9A, and (ii) the change of use of the overall connected building to two x one bedroom apartments, each with own private open space; communal open space to the rear (65sq.m.); and two car parking spaces to the front, and includes all site development works and landscaping.
Permission for change of use
Retention of amendments and alterations to elements of the
Retention of single storey dining room/living room extension to rear of existing dwelling and associated site works.
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.
Permission to construct a single storey extension to the rear and side.
A single storey extension to the rear of an existing dwelling house and for all associated site works.
Planning permission for 1) Proposed single storey extension including garage conversion and porch to gable end rear and front of existing house. 2) Widening of existing front vehicular entrance also all associated site works.
Refurbishment and part single and part two storey extension
Planning permission for first floor front bedroom extension over the front porch.
The development will consist of
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.
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.
Planning Permission for a ground floor
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.
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
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
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear of house.
Planning Permission for Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising existing gable c/w window, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear at 49 Forrest Fields, Forestfields, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 Y0A3
Alterations to existing dwelling, to demolish existing outhouses and garage, and to build new single storey extension to rear, together with new double garage and office at rear.
Planning permission is sought for alterations to existing planning permission ref: F21B/0263, proposed 2 new Velux windows to front roof, proposed first floor extension over porch to increase bedroom size, proposed single storey extension to front of house to increase lounge space, also enlargement of single storey extension to rear for more dining space and all associated site works.
Planning permission is sought for alterations to existing house, permission granted under Ref. No. F25A/0316E, planning permission sought to have 2 Velux windows to front of roof, permission sought to have first floor extension over porch and single storey extension to front of house, condition item no 3 d and e as per grant seek to remove these items, we wish to include all and all associated site works with our proposals.
Retention of single storey extension containing a bedroom and a WC to the side of an existing two storey dwelling and all associated site works.
Planning permission is sought for:
Retention permission of a single storey porch extension to front of house. Planning Permission for alterations to existing hip roof to side to create a gable roof to accommodate attic stairs to allow conversion of attic into non habitable storage & dormer to rear roof with ancillary works.
A proposed two storey granny flat extension to the side of existing dwelling, provision of foul and surface water disposal and all associated site works.
Conversion of attic to non-habitable space including raised gable to mini hip, dormer to rear and 2 no. velux to front and all associated site works.
Planning permission is sought to build new single storey porch and living room extension to front of existing dwelling. Permission is also sought to widen existing vehicular entrance to front with off street parking for 2 no. cars.
The development will consist of a Petrol Filling Station to include: (i) A forecourt area with 3 no. fuel pump islands, illuminated forecourt canopy over, underground fuel storage tanks, associated pipework and over-ground fill points and vents, electric car charging points and associated infrastructure. (ii) An amenity building of 291 sqm gross floor area comprising a convenience shop (100 sq.m net retail area), restaurant/cafe area with 1 no food offering with hot and cold meals and refreshments for sale for consumption on and off the premises, associated customer seating, customer WCs, Back of House area with food preparation areas, ancillary office, staff welfare facilities, storage and plant areas. (iii) New vehicular entrance and exit, associated traffic signage, internal and external traffic calming measures. (iv) On-site facilities including, air/water services, car and bicycle parking. (v) Illuminated and non-illuminated operator signage including main ID Totem sign, canopy and facade signage. (vi) All associated site drainage, lighting, landscaping, boundary treatments and site development works. AI received 24/08/21
Permission sought to build new attic conversion with dormer extension to the rear, as home office and storage, together with new gable wall and extended roof.
Planning permission for (1) to remove the existing roof from dwelling (2) Replace the roof with 1.5 storey dormer type roof to include 3no. habitable bedrooms and family bathroom 3) alterations to existing elevations to include 3no. dormer structures to the front roof plane (4) dormer window to the rear roof plane and all ancillary site development works and boundary treatment work and services
Single storey extension to front, rear and gable end of house, for use as ancillary accommodation for family members. Add Info received 25th January 2021. Add Info deemed Significant 27th January 2021. Revised Public Notices received 8th February 2021.
A minor extension and modifications to the existing ESB Substation as described hereunder; A single storey extension to the existing single storey ESB substation located to the east of the existing utilities yard, sized approximately 9 square metres and 4.6 metres high. These works include minor modifications to existing internal roads and paths and the use of existing temporary construction facilities including fencing, site lighting and miscellaneous siteworks. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development on an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required and full details of the proposed development and its anticipated environmental impacts will be notified to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Planning Permission for conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs, 2 no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.
Planning Permission is sought for Beer Wine Spirits Retail Off Licence subsidiary to main retail use.
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 and Retention Permission for: 1) Change of use from light industrial warehouse (with ancillary offices) to wholesale warehouse with ancillary retail trade counter and ancillary offices and 2) external alterations including a new recessed entrance and ramp, new external doors, new roller shutter door and infill of existing door to North elevation. Planning permission for: New signage to North, East and South elevations.
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.
Retention Planning Permission for detached single storey three bed house to rear garden and Planning Permission for (i) new shared vehicle access to side, (ii) new parking to front garden of existing house and new parking to front garden of new rear garden house, (iii) new rear garden fence to existing house rear garden, (iv) new soak pit to new rear garden house and (v) alterations to elevations and plan of new rear garden house. Additional Information Received 19/1/2026
The construction consisting of: (i) raising the existing ridge line of the dwelling and building a dormer extension to the rear, (ii)A single storey extension to the kitchen at ground floor level consisting of kitchenette / office. Additional Information Received 03/02/2026 Significant Additional Information Received 25/03/2026
Erect 473.08 m2 or 84.6 kWp of photovoltaic panels on the roof of our unit with all associated site works.
Permission for the construction of a single storey garage with pitched roof, to the rear of 3 Drynam Road, Swords, Co Dublin and accessed by an existing vehicular entrance off Clifford's Lane.
Retention permission for the subdivision of the restaurant from adjacent dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Additional Information Received 29/01/2026
Construction of a 31.6sq/m ground floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling.
New single storey extension to the front / side of existing dwelling, including removal of portion of existing garden boundary wall and all associated site works.
The development will consist of demolition of existing kitchen and living room to rear of house and erection of new single storey flat roofed extension to side and rear to accommodate new entrance foyer and extended living space to side and open plan kitchen, dining and living space to rear.
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.