Permission sought for removal of some existing structures, construction of single storey industrial warehouse building with 2 storey ancillary offices, modification of the existing central entrance and front boundary walls, provision of car parking, new wastewater treatment and surface attenuation/disposal systems, landscaping and related ancillary works. AI received 09/05/23
Permission for a proposed first floor extension over existing playroom to the side of the existing dwelling, and all associated site works.
The development will consist of widening
Planning permission for a 5-storey apartment building to rear of 47 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin ( a protected structure) comprising ground floor car & cycle parking bin stores, additional storage for residents, with two number one bed apartments on 1st and 2nd floor levels and one two bed apartment on 3rd floor level, 5 number apartments in total and a communal roof garden over at upper level and all associated on site works, accessed via existing vehicular entrance to the side of 47 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. AI rcvd 23/11/2023
Permission for a proposed conversion of the attic space for storage purposes including reconfiguration of the existing main roof and provision of a dormer window to the rear roof slope with internal modifications to the existing dwelling.
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.)
Change of use from Office to the ancillary area of a Restaurant which includes a preparation area, storeroom, cold rooms, staff changing area and toilets for use by the Restaurant Patrons.
The development consists of the demolition of the existing single storey extension, construction of a new 30m2 ground floor extension to the rear of the property, a new 3.5m2 entrance porch to the front of property, widening of the existing vehicular entrance to 3.5m and all other site development works required to facilitate the development.
The development consists of a new first floor 21.5m2 extension to the side (North) of the property plus internal remodelling works.
( A Protected Structure) for the following works; new shopfront signage, repair works to the front facade, two new banking teller counters with security glass above, new internal freestanding ATM machine and meeting booth, new secured access gate and steel railing to match existing to rear wall, new paving to staff area to rear and all associated site works.
Retention permission for the subdivision of the restaurant from adjacent dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Additional Information Received 29/01/2026
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.
Retention permission is sought for amendments to previously granted planning permission F20B/0330 (i) reduced overall floor area; (ii)omission of previously approved gable to the rear; (iii) omission of previously approved chimney; (iiii) omission of previously approved roof light at the rear roof; (v) minor alterations to all elevations; (vi) additional high level roof light on the rear elevation; (vii) internal alterations; (viii) relocation of bay on rear elevation; (ix) alterations in size, depth, height and size of 2 no first floor flat dormer windows at the rear; (x) changes to fenestration on all elevations. The development also comprises (i) new pedestrian gate and amended sliding vehicular gate off Swords Road; (ii) Construction of new shed to the rear of the dwelling; (iii) Landscaping and all associated works necessary to facilitate the development.
The development will comprise: (i) the construction of a single flat roof extension to the rear and side including a new pyramid roof light; and (ii) other works as part of the development, including alterations to all elevations, landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDS drainage, and all associated site development works.
Permission for (i) A single storey extension to the side (East) and rear (North) of existing dormer bungalow; (ii) New pitched roof with increased ridge height and extended attic accommodation, including an additional bedroom; (iii) new dormer windows and roof lights; (iv) alterations to all elevations and new canopy to front (South) elevation (v) landscaping and all associated works necessary to facilitate the development. AI received 07/05/21
Planning permission for change of use of restuarant to retail shop Unit 1A.
Permission is sought for the installation of a modular substation and ancillary site development works; to facilitate 4 no. shared electric vehicle charging units and 8 no. charging bays within a partially reconfigured parking area.
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
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
Permission for upgrade of the phone Kiosk on the public footpath at Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. 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 depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.
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.
Permission for modifications to external plant area to allow for refrigeration equipment upgrade.
Planning permission is sought for the change of use
A new 14 sqm ground floor extension to the rear (south-west), a new first floor 23 sqm extension to the side (south), and a new 3.5 sqm entrance porch to the front (north-east).
The retention permission of illuminated fascia signage to the front (south) elevation and side (east) elevation, the permission to erect 1 no. Totem Pole with illuminated signage and all associated works.
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
Provision of a first-floor extension along the side (northern) elevation of the existing dwelling and all associated ancillary site works.
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 conversion of an existing single storey outbuilding(120sqm) to a new single storey two-bedroom dwelling(120sqm) with no change to the existing footprint, but including changes to all existing elevations, 3no. rooflights, and all ancillary site development works including installation of a new wastewater treatment system, percolation area, sustainable surface water drainage (SuDS), boundary treatments, provision of a new vehicular entrance, and landscaping. AI Rcvd 6/8/24
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
Change of use of existing convenience shop to include
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.
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 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 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
An extension to an existing two storey semi-detached house. It is proposed to construct an extension to existing bedrooms at 1st floor level over existing ground floor accommodation adjacent to side access passage. Also proposed to extend the access to front garden parking.
A single storey garage for the storage
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 for alterations to the existing hip roof to create a gable roof to accommodate an attic stairs to allow conversion of the attic into a non-habitable storage space with dormer to rear roof and roof windows to front and rear roof window to the front with all associated ancillary works.
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.
Conversion of attic to storage including changing existing hipped end roof to a dutch hipped gable end roof, a dormer window to the rear and a window to the new side gable wall, all at roof level.
Planning Permission for alterations to the existing hip roof to create a gable roof to accommodate an attic stairs to allow conversion of the attic into a non-habitable storage space with dormer to rear roof and roof windows to front & rear roof window to the front with all associated ancillary works. AI Rcvd 10/07/24
The conversion of an existing gym premises at first floor level of 32 to 36 Main Street, Swords to 3 no. apartments consisting of 2 x 2 bedroom apartments and 1 x 1 bedroom apartment. The development involves alterations to existing first floor windows and the construction of 3 no. Balconies, 2 overlooking Main Street and 1 overlooking River Mall. Add Info received 5th August 2020.
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.
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 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
Permission for developement at No 56 Seabury Park, Malahide, Co Dublin. K36 PV02, which is a semi detached dwelling. The proposed development comprises Permission for construction of a first floor extension over existing single storey Home Office and Kitchen to side (south) of existing dwelling making it 2 storey, with hipped roof and parapet onto south boundary, rooflight to new (south facing) roof hip, internal alterations to existing dwelling to facilitate the development, and associated elevation changes, and associated site works.
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