The Rath, Rowlestown, Swords, Co Dublin
Construction of 40 two-storey houses in Rowlestown, Swords.
F21A/0034 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 25 January 2021
- Reference
- F21A/0034
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 25 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of 40 two-storey houses, comprising 18 three-bedroom units, 17 four-bedroom units, and 5 other units. The site is located at The Rath, Rowlestown, Swords, Co. Dublin.
- Residential units
- 40
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Construction of 40 no. Two-storey houses (18 x3-bed, 17 x 4-bed and 5
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect and promote the character of the Rural Village and promote a vibrant community in accordance with an approved land use plan, and the availability of physical and community infrastructure”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 River View, Rolestown, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €755,000 | 318 m |
| 29 Riverview, Rolestownprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €299,732 | 358 m |
| 28 Riverview, Rolestownprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €299,732 | 358 m |
| 7 River View, Rolestown, County Dublin | Jul 2025 | €665,000 | 375 m |
| 20 The Court, Ravens Mill, Rowlestownprice excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €524,229 | 443 m |
| 21 The Court, Ravens Mill, Rowlestownprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €515,419 | 443 m |
| 22 The Court Ravens Mill, Rowlestown, Swordsprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €559,472 | 443 m |
| 19 The Court, Ravens Mill, Rowlestownprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €502,202 | 443 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 January 2021
- Decision due19 March 2021
- Decision issued15 March 2021
- Appeal submitted9 April 2021
- Appeal decided4 October 2021
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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- GrantedAt this site
Change of approved house types including alterations to garage design
The Rath, Rowlestown, Swords, Co Dublin
F22A/0045FingalLodged 31 Jan 2022Alterations
- Granted80 m away
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F26A/0143FingalLodged 2 Mar 2026Extension
- Invalid80 m away
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F24A/0750EFingalLodged 20 Aug 2024Extension
- Granted80 m away
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F24A/0769EFingalLodged 27 Aug 2024Extension
- Granted100 m away
Permission for alterations to existing dwelling including new windows
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F21B/0065FingalLodged 11 Mar 2021Alterations
- Granted110 m away
Demolition of existing detached garage to side of existing dwelling & the construction of a single storey…
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F24A/0449EFingalLodged 16 May 2024Extension
- Refused110 m away
Retention is sought for a partially complete pre-manufactured timber structure, to the front of existing…
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F23A/0778FingalLodged 14 Dec 2023Retention
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