Planning permission is being sought to 1. remodel the main roof removing the hips and extending the new Dutch hip roof to a new gable wall to the side 2. an attic conversion to the main roof for storage purposes 3. provision of a zinc clad dormer window to rear slope of the main roof and 4. extend the existing chimney stack to the side at Lioscian, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 NY74.
Single storey extension of rear garden structure to accommodate a new home office, including 2 no. skylights.
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.
Permission sought for extension to existing house to include (a) construction of first floor extension with pitched roof over existing garage conversion (b) raising of roof level and alterations to existing front porch (c ) window alterations and projecting canopy to rear elevation (d) associated internal alterations, drainage and external 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.
Demolition of an existing single storey extension (GFA 20.7m²) to the rear of the property; the provision of a two storey extension (GFA:80.5m²) to the rear of the property; the provision of a dormer to the rear roof of the property; the conversion of existing attic space into a habitable room (GFA: 20m²) and all associated site works on a site of approx. area:0.0476 hectares.
Demolition of the existing single storey Playroom, and Store to the side of the existing house and the construction of a new single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing house, new pedestrian entrance to the side and all associated site works.
The development will consist of: Retention of porch extension to front elevation.
Permission for a single storey 'granny flat' type extension to the side of existing two storey dwelling.
An 879 sq.m. extension to Columba House involving extension over the existing third floor office block and over the first floor of the existing medical centre. The Proposed Development involves (i) the construction of a new floor over the existing third floor - 444sq.m - for class 3 or class 8 use; (ii) The construction of two floors over the first floor of the medical centre - 298 sq.m - for health care use. It is also proposed to increase the level of car parking spaces on site from ninety nine car parking spaces to 117 car parking spaces, and to retain the existing St. Annes residential unit. The planning application also includes all site development works including the retention of fencing on Nevinstown Lane, landscaping, and attenuation, all on a site bounded by the L2305, the Nevinstown Link road, and Nevinstown Lane, Nevinstown, Cloghran, Swords, Co. Dublin. (This planning application is a revision and replacement for the approved development on the site Reg. Ref. F18A/0296). AI received 01/09/21
Permission for the construction of
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
The construction of a first floor extension over existing single storey element to the west side of existing dwelling, also 3 no proposed roof lights and the erection of a porch to the front of existing dwelling, and widening of existing entrance to 4m, together with associated site works and landscaping.
Installation of a 3.25m vent stack servicing the existing above ground natural gas pressure reduction installation with all ancillary services and associated site works at the Lands at the Wright Venue, Airside Retail Park, Nevinstown West, Cloghran, Swords, Dublin.
Demolition of an existing detached garage, construction of a new single storey family flat to the side of the existing dwelling and SUDS drainage. AI received 17/6/2022
Demolition of an existing detached garage, construction of a new two storey detached dwelling, new vehicular entrance to serve existing dwelling, boundary walls and SUDS drainage.
The development will consist of alterations to the grant of permission ref. no. F24A/0608E & ABP-321902-25, comprising a change of house type from the granted Unit 8, Type E, three-bedroom, detached house to a proposed Type C1, four-bedroom, detached house.
Permission for extension to gable end of existing dwelling with first floor extension over.
The development will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey extension (GFA: 20.7m2) to the rear of the property, The provision of a two storey extension (GFA 60.2m2) to the rear of the property, the provision of a garden shed (GFA: 48m2) to the rear garden. The provision of a dormer to the rear roof of the property; the conversion of existing attic space into a habitable room (GFA: 20.0m2) and all associated site works on a site of approximate area: 0.0476 Hectares.
Planning permission is sought for removing a window to the ground floor on the front elevation of a two storey detached community dwelling and replacing it with accessible fire escape doors and a side window.
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.
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
Demolition of the existing concrete shed; Construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear and a dormer extension at the rear; rooflight to the front with internal alterations and all associated site works. AI Rcvd 24/09/2024
Site at Block A, on a 0.74 hectare site bounded by Airside Retail Park Estate Road and the Nevinstown Link Road. Permission sought for modifications to previously approved mixed use development (Reg Ref F06A/0968). Planning permission is sought for: (1) the covering in of outdoor areas (237sq.m) on the approved first and third floor of Block A, a four storey building over basement; (2) Additional internal flooring area (63sq.m) on the second floor; (3) change of use of ground floor restaurant (Hogs and Heifers); Wright Venue nightclub, bars and associated office space to entertainment space (1026sq.m) and ancillary offices (2769sq.m) on the ground, first, second and third floor of Block A. Fifty car parking spaces and sixty bicycle spaces have been designated at basement level and ten car parking spaces at ground floor for the proposed development.
The development will consist of:
Applying for permission for Replacement of existing "Garden Centre" sign (approx. 3.8m wide x 2.0m high) with new 6.25m wide x 2.5m high internally illuminated sign on front (south-east facing) elevation of B&Q premises.
The construction of a single storey ground floor extension to the rear elevation. Main roof alterations comprising raising of the existing ridge level max 40cm, new roof windows to front north elevation, new roof dormer to the rear south elevation, two new obscure glazed windows to the east elevation, all at first floor level. Required for the provision of two habitable bedrooms, office study and en-suite bathroom at first floor level. To include all associated site works.
Retention planning permission sought for an external sheltered canopy (18 M2) located to front of Pizzadog Premises.
Permission for change of use
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
Permission for development to construct a single storey bedroom and kitchen extension to the side and rear of our property, new front Porch, new rear dormer window to existing attic conversion, demolition of existing shed and construction of new domestic shed in rear garden.
Removal of an oil tank and the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Church (a protected structure) and associated works.
Demolition of an existing chimney and construction of a single storey c.47.5m2 GFA extension to the rear.
The development will consist of: A 0.81 hectare greenfield site to include the following; A) Construction of 1 no. single storey plus mezzanine level retail warehouse unit for bulky goods retailing to include sale of toys, with a height of 10.3 meters. Ground floor area of (2,434 m2) to be used as retail floor area and mezzanine floor area (928.8 m2) to be used for storage, with ancillary office, staff areas etc. The proposal also includes a service yard and HGV loading/unloading area. The total floor area of the retail warehouse development is 3,362.8 m2. B) Access to be provided from 2 no. new vehicular entrances from the existing access road off Nevinstown Lane, 1 no. visitor and staff entrance and 1 no. entrance to the service yard. A new pedestrian entrance is also proposed and new footpaths for access. C) 109 no. car parking spaces and 10 no. secure, sheltered bicycle parking spaces to serve visitors and staff. D) All ancillary site development works to include; bin stores, landscaping, internal roads, drainage to include underground attenuation, swales, tree pits etc., utility services, HGV loading/unloading area, site lighting, boundary treatments, building signage which will be illuminated, a back-lit totem pole signage structure, storm water drainage network, underground water and foul servicing, form part of this application. Additional Information Received 9/10/2025
(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,
Retention permission for the subdivision of the restaurant from adjacent dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Additional Information Received 29/01/2026
Retention permission sought for retention of converted garage used as bedroom and utility with associated front facade window opening alteration to existing ground floor of dwelling house.
Permission for proposed loft conversion with dormer structure to gable end of roof and velux windows to rear and front roof profiles.
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.
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.
Permission is being sought for the widening of the existing vehicular entrance.
The development will consist of widening of the existing domestic vehicular entrance serving the dwelling to accommodate improved off road parking for the dwelling.
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
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.
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
Retention planning permission for the following; (1) the change of use of existing fitness centre over two floors to mixed use as childcare facility and fitness centre plus ancillary accommodation including changing area, WC's and office on ground and first floor, (ii) Outdoor play area for the sole use of the childcare facility, and (iii) Minor alterations to the approved (Reg. Ref. F05A/0656) fenestration and floor layouts of the building. AI Received 16th Nov 2022