Permission for change of use
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
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.
Permission for conversion of existing attic to study/store, with new Velux window to the rear & dormer window to the hipped end of existing roof, including all associated infrastructure and site development works.
Attic conversion with dormer window to rear, remove existing hipped roof and build up straight gable wall at side with new window at side at attic level and associated site works.
For provision of 4 No. single storey temporary prefabricated classrooms with a total floor area of approx. 224 sqm adjacent to the east of the existing school building and associated site works.
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 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
Proposed change of roof profile from hipped roof to full apex roof to allow room in attic for a Playroom, En-suite and storage. AI received 20/05/21
Permission for a proposed new gable wall with small hip roof to the side of the existing house and a proposed new flat roof dormer to the rear of the existing house roof, also a proposed new Velux window to the front of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.
Proposed works
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.
Development will consist of a proposed new gable wall to the side of the existing house with new window at attic level. A proposed new dormer roof to the rear of the existing house roof. 1No. new Velux window at the front of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.
The development will consist of:
Permission for retention for erecting 792.52 M2 of 150.88 kWp of photovoltic panels on the roof of our Lidl Swords Store with all associated site works.
Planning Permission is sought for: Conversion of existing attic to storage area, with new dormer window to rear, 1 no. new Velux rooflight to rear, and 2 no. new Velux rooflights to front, to include gabling of existing hipped roof to side, 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.
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.
The development will consist of building (i) a tiled roof one storey bay window and porch at the front of the house (ii) a hip roof dormer with obscured glazing in the roof-hip (iii) a dormer window in the roof at the back of the dwelling (iv) converting the attic space for non-habitable use with stair access from the bedroom landing and (v) all associated internal work, site and drainage works.
Permission for (1) Hip roof dormer with obscure glazing in existing roof-hip on the side elevation. (2) Roof lights in the roof to the front of the dwelling. (3) Converting the attic space for non-habitable use with stair access from the first floor landing. (4) All associated works.
Proposed new gable wall to the side of the existing house and a proposed new flat roof dormer to the rear of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.
(1) Replacing the existing hip roof with a 'half-hip' type.
Proposed new gable wall and new window to the side of the existing house and a new dormer roof to the rear of the existing house roof and all ancillary works. Add Info received 30th June, 2021
Planning Permission for a flat roof, single storey extension to rear of existing commercial unit and new signage to front.
Planning permission for a mixed-use development that will consist of the demolition of the existing Swords Day Centre for Senior Citizens and the development of a mixed-use scheme of 121 no. residential units, 4 no. retail units, a Senior Citizens Centre and a commercial car park in a building up to 8 no. storeys above basement on a site of c. 0.56 hectares. The development will consist of: - Demolition of existing Swords Day Centre for Senior Citizens (399 sq.m.), existing ESB substation (34.5 sq.m.) and removal of existing surface car parking; - Construction of a part 2 no., part 8 no. storey mixed-use building in two 8 no. storey blocks above basement to include 121 no. apartments consisting of 56 no. one-bedroom apartments, 2 no. two-bedroom (3 person) apartments, 52 no. l two-bedroom apartments and 11 no. three-bedroom apartments; - Provision of setbacks at 2nd floor level on the south and east elevation, and at 7th floor level on the southern elevation; - Provision of 4 no. retail units at ground and first floor level (c. 255.3 sq.m.); - Provision of a new two-storey Senior Citizen Centre of c. 807 sq.m.; - Provision of a commercial car parking at basement and ground floor levels comprising 162 no. spaces; - Provision of 11 no. car parking spaces to serve the Senior Citizen's Centre and 59 no. car parking spaces for the residential development at first floor level; - Provision of 238 no. residential bicycle parking spaces (41 no. visitor spaces and 197 no. residential) as well as 15 no. additional bike stands along Forster Way; - Provision of c. 478 sq.m. of communal open space at 2nd floor level and c. 1,074 sq.m. at roof level (527 sq.m + 547 sq.m); - Apartment units will include balconies on the north, south, east and west facing elevations; - Provision of 3 no. vehicular access/egress points along Forster Way; - Provision of 1 no. double substation, plant and switch rooms at basement, ground and 1st floor level; - Provision of photovoltaic array and AOV at roof level; - All associated site development and landscaping/public realm works as well as revision to vehicle circulation necessary to facilitate the development. The proposal includes associated siting, boundary changes, boundary treatment and infrastructural works and site lighting within the area of the proposed development. The gross floor area of the proposed development is c. 16,350 sq.m. gross floor space (excluding basement of c. 3,952 sqm.)
Development will consist of a proposed new gable wall to the side of the existing house. A new window at attic level to the side of the existing house. A new flat roof dormer to the rear of the existing house roof. 1 No. new Velux window to the front of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.
Planning Permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non-habitable storage space with gable window to side all with associated ancillary works.
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.
Planning permission for the construction of
Development will consist of a proposed new Dutch hip gable wall & new window to the side of the existing house and a new dormer roof to the rear of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.
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 Loft conversion including removal of hipped end of roof and the construction of a jerkinhead hipped roof with dormer structure including window to rear roof profile, also Velux roof window to gable end roof at loft level.
The development consists of the retention of three no. single-storey modular accommodation blocks used for educational purposes, comprising: Block A (361 sq.m), Block B (371 sq.m), and Block C (270 sq.m), together with all associated site development works and ancillary works.
Permission for new ground floor extension to rear with internal modifications and associated site works.
Retention of: (a) Front Porch extension; (b) widening of existing vehicular access.; (c) dormer conversion to include a dormer window to rear roofslope along with associated internal alterations.
Planning permission for a 8 sqm front porch, a 20 sqm flat roof on the ground floor, two windows to be opened on the front and side elevations on the first floor, alterations to the openings on the front, rear and side elevations, the installation of a veranda to cover 37 sqm of the side corridor, the demolition of the garden shed, the drainage system upgrade, and retention planning permission for the smooth render finish covering the original finish of the front elevation, and associated site works of the two storey semi-detached house. Additional Information Received 14/11/2025
Conversion of existing attic to new storage room with two new velux roof windows to the rear and a new dormer with velux roof window to the side of existing roof, including all associated infrastructure and site development works.
Intend to apply for permission for the conversion of the existing attic space, including the addition of a new dormer roof to the front (south-east elevation) and rear (north-west elevation) to provide one additional bedroom at attic level, along with a small study area. The proposal also includes the installation of two new windows, one on the front (south-east elevation) and one on the rear (north-west elevation), as well as associated internal alterations and site works.
Planning permission is being sought for development to part of existing commercial premises for the material Change of Use from Commercial office to Medical use for a Dental Surgery with internal layout amendments with a total Floor Area 82m2 at Unit 3, Second Floor/ Upper floor being part of premises.
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.
Permission is being sought to demolish an existing single storey dining room extension to the rear and construct a single storey extension to the front, side and rear comprising of an entrance porch to the front, playroom, utility room, wet room and home office to the side and a dining and living area to the rear.
An Bord Pleanála Ref ABP-308366-20. Updated reference ABP-320806-24 Closing date for submissions is 11/11/20 at 5.30 p.m. To view details of this development please vist www.fosterstownshd.ie Construction of a mixed use development ranging in height from 5 no. storeys to 9 no. storeys from street level. The development will have a total of 278 no. apartment units (125 no. 1 bedroom units, 146 no. 2 bedroom units and 7 no. 3 bedroom units), internal amenity space (218.8 sq.m), 1 no. creche facility (354.4 sq.m) and 1 no. retail unit (262 sq.m); The proposal is set out in 3 no. blocks; Each block will contain the following: Block A - ranges in height between 6-9 storeys and contains 13 no. 1 bedroom units, 45 no. 2 bedroom units and 7 no. 3 bedroom units and internal amenity space, a retail unit and a creche facility at ground floor level; Block B - ranges in height between 5-6 storeys (over basement level) containing 56 no. 1 bedroom units and 48 no. 2 bedroom units. Block C - ranges in height between 6-7 storeys in height containing 56 no. 1 bedroom units, 53 no. 2 bedroom units; The proposed development will also include the provision of public, communal and private open space including courtyard areas, terraces and balconies and playground areas; A section of the public open space consists of temporary open space which will be developmed on in future phases: Public Realm improvements including the provision of footpaths, road widening, cycle infrastructure and landscaping works to the Forest Road; Provision of a new link road from the Forest Road to provide access to the proposed development and adjoining lands. The new link road will also include a pedestrian and cycle route to the Dublin Road/R132; Parking at basement level for 104 no. cars and at surface level for 102 no. cars to serve the residential element of the proposed development. 5 no. car parking spaces will be provided at surface level to serve the creche; 214 no. bicycle parking spaces will be provided at basement level and 162 no. external spaces at ground level throughout the site; All hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site development works, signage, services, substations, green roofs, PV panels at roof level and plant. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should e 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.
Single-storey side and front flat roof extension, including three new rooflights, to accommodate two new bedrooms (one with ensuite), a utility room, and an extended kitchen/living area. Widening of front vehicular access.
Permission is sought for a single-storey side and rear extension with pitched and flat roofs, including two bedrooms (one ensuite), an office, utility room, and extended kitchen/living area. Widening of front vehicular access with partial removal of hedge.
The proposed development consists of a front and side, two storey extension incorporating a new garage and porch at ground floor level, a new ensuite bedroom and extension to an existing bedroom both at first floor level, total area 46 sqm; and all associated site works.
Outline permission for construction of a two storey, part single storey house with new off street car parking and with new vehicular entrance.