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.

Permission for change of use

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

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.

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.

Retention permission for the subdivision of the restaurant from adjacent dwelling, and minor internal alterations. Additional Information Received 29/01/2026

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Leisure-Virtual Reality Gaming Rooms (c. 552 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 within the shopping mall.

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.

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

The development will consist of widening

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 the installation of 2700 Solar panels over the roof of 2 no. retail buildings and all associated site works and services. AI received 26/01/22

Planning permission is sought for the construction of

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

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.

A change of use of 592m² of third floor office space from office use to healthcare use.

Change of use of existing second floor office space from office use to healthcare use and the installation of plant equipment at roof level. Add Info received 26th January 2021.

The development will consist of the change of use from the existing Financial Services Use (Class 2a), as previously approved under Planning Permission Ref. No.: F20A/0481, into Retail Use (Class 1).

(1) Change of use from current retail unit (as previously approved under Reg. Ref. No's F96A/0702, F98A/1100,F99A/0699, F99A/0829, F00A/0446, F00A/0635, F00A/1058, F00A/1377, F00A/1378, F01A/0637 and F05A/1287) to a Financial Services institution with associated meeting rooms, toilet facilities and canteen with associated drainage. The total GFA of the unit is 150.8sq.m. (2) Carry out all necessary ancillary site works including full height glazing to shop unit facade and tenant signage all at ground floor level.

The development will consist of the installation of a photovoltaic solar array to be mounted on the rooftop of an existing industrial building. The proposed development includes the provision of approximately 1,650 m2 of photovoltaic solar panels, mounting frames, inverters, electrical cabling and all associated ancillary infrastructure. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Planning permission for change of use of restuarant to retail shop Unit 1A.

Permission for 1) Removal of existing conservatory & the construction of a single storey flat roof extension to western side of house. 2) The construction of two new bay windows to front elevation of house. 3) Removal of existing chimneys and fireplaces to facilitate proposed internal alterations at first floor level to improve layout at "Ballydarton House", Forrest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.

The development comprises the

( 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.

Shopfront alterations to comprise of: fitting of new branded signage (after removal of existing signage) onto existing glazing of unit, replacement of existing ATM with new ATM (location retained). 3 No. internally located digitally marketing LED screens, to be viewed externally through the existing glazing. Minor internal alterations to existing front backing hall to consist of new internal SSBM/ATMs within a new room.

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

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.

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.

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.

The development will consist of: Retention of porch extension to front elevation.

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.

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

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.

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 proposed development will consist of the following: 1) Conversion of existing single storey garage to provide for a home office, W.C. and utility room at ground floor level together with a new separate internal passageway connecting the front and rear of existing property. 2) Construction of second storey hipped roof extension over existing garage to provide 1 no. bedroom and en-suite at first floor level. 3) Modifications to front elevation at ground and first floor level to comprise 2 no. new windows and 1 no. new replacement door opening. 4) Modifications to rear elevation at ground and first floor level equally to comprise 2 no. new windows and 1 no. new replacement door opening. 5) Removal of shared chimney with 68 Saint Columba's Rise, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 D2F7. 6) All associated site works.

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 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.

The development will consist of: (i) Construction of a residential development comprising a total of 8 no. terraced houses across 2 no.two-storey blocks (Blocks No.1. No.2), and an extension to the rear and partial demolition of the existing 3-bedroom house resulting in a 2-bedroom house, Block No.1 will contain 2 no. 3-bedroom houses and 3 no. 2-bedroom houses. Block No.2 will contain 2 no, 3-bedroom houses and 1 no. 2-bedroom house; (ii) communal open space; (iii) new pedestrian access from Dublin Road; (iv) provision of 18 no. car parking spaces, including 1 no. accessible parking space; (v) provision of a total 36 no. bicycle parking spaces including 32 no. resident spaces and 4 no. visitor spaces; (vi) provision of internal access road and bins stores; (vii) all ancillary works inclusive of drainage, landscaping and boundary treatments necessary to facilitate the development.

The development will consist of: (i) Construction of a residential development comprising a total of 24 no. units across 4 no. three storeys Apartment (Blocks 1-4). Each Block will contain 2 no.1-bedroom apartments and 4 no. 2-bedroom apartments; (ii) Private amenity space will be provided to serve each apartment unit in the form of a balcony/terrace; Communal open space to serve the proposed apartment blocks is provided to the South-West and North-West; (iii) New vehicular and pedestrian access to the site is proposed off Carlton Crescent to the North; (iv) provision of 13 no. car parking spaces, including 1 no. accessible parking space; (v) provision of a total 54 no. bicycle parking spaces, including 38 no. resident spaces and 16 no. visitor spaces; (vi) provision of internal access road and bin storage; (vii) all ancillary works inclusive of drainage, landscaping and boundary treatments necessary to facilitate the development.

Demolition of an outbuilding and a single storey extension to the back of the existing dwelling, new single storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling and a new single storey extension to the back of the existing dwelling, new ground floor window to the side and enlarged windows to the front and rear of the existing dwelling, connection to all on site services and all associated site works.

Retention of porch extension

The demolition and removal of 4 no single storey sheds/ancillary residential buildings and 1 no. glass house, all located to the rear of the existing property.