Brackenstown Senior National School, Brackenstown Road, Swords, Co.Dublin, K67 CH99
Demolition of existing school buildings and construction of a new 28-classroom senior school and extension in Swords.
F23A/0112 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 15 August 2023
- Reference
- F23A/0112
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing Brackenstown Senior National School building and seven prefab classrooms. It will be replaced by a new four-classroom extension to the junior school and a new two-storey, 28-classroom senior school building with sports courts and an all-weather pitch.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 5,593 m²
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
The development will consist of the demolition of the brackenstown senior national school building (area 1,789m2) and 7no. Prefab classrooms (combined area 1,354m2), the construction of a four-classroom single-storey extension to the rear of the existing junior school (area 687m2), and a two-storey 28 classroom senior school building , with gp hall and associated ancillary learning/ administrative spaces ( area 4,906m2). The total combined area of the new school extension will be 5,593m2. The associated site works will consist of the provision of 5no. External ball courts, 4no. Hard surfaces/soft surface play spaces, 4no. Covered bicycle parking facilities (with parking for 144 no. Bicycles), and an all-weather pitch to the rear of the school building. There will be 58 car parking spaces to the front of the school building. The proposed development was previously granted full planning permission by fingal county council reg ref. F16a/0530 and f17a/0367. Brackenstown national school, brackenstown road, swords, co. Dublin. Ai received 15/8/2023
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for and protect civic, religious, community, education, health care and social infrastructure”
National zoning type: Community facilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Glasmore Park, Swords, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €431,147 | 163 m |
| 65 Glasmore Park, Swords, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €392,000 | 179 m |
| 3 Windmill Lands, Brackenstown, Swords | Jan 2025 | €670,000 | 195 m |
| 69 Glasmore Park, Swords, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €400,000 | 243 m |
| 50 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €400,000 | 249 m |
| 13 St Cronans View, Swords, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €410,000 | 249 m |
| 142 Glasmore Park, Swords, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €340,000 | 289 m |
| 65 Saint Cronan's Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublinnot full market price | Aug 2025 | €210,000 | 305 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 received15 August 2023
- Decision due11 September 2023
- Decision issued8 September 2023
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for a modification to previously approved development (Ref
Brackenstown Senior National School, Brackenstown Road, Swords, Co Dub
F17A/0367FingalLodged 26 Jun 2017Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
The demolition of the Brackenstown Senior National School building (co
Brackenstown National School, Brackenstown Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.
F16A/0530FingalLodged 24 Nov 2016Demolition
- Refused100 m away
Construct a flat roof extension to the rear of existing building to in
The Scouts Den, Brackenstown Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.
F17A/0212FingalLodged 21 Jun 2017Extension
- Granted110 m away
Planning Permission for the construction of a dormer window to the rear of dwelling and two number Velux…
28 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 F6E4
F26A/0096EFingalLodged 11 Feb 2026Alterations
- Granted110 m away
A single storey extension (15.1 sq.m.) to an existing doctors surgery
28 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Co. Dublin
F06A/0774/E1FingalLodged 6 Jul 2011Extension
- Granted110 m away
Modifications to the proposals comprised in planning register referenc
27 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Co Dublin
F11B/0067FingalLodged 6 Apr 2011Alterations
- Granted110 m away
Change of use from existing residential to Community Health Clinic wit
29/30 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Co Dublin
F20A/0594FingalLodged 6 Apr 2021Change of use
- Invalid120 m away
Modifications to the proposals comprised in planning register referenc
27 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Co Dublin
F11B/0035FingalLodged 18 Feb 2011Alterations
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedInfrastructure
Permission for development to consist of — Demolition of existing staircore and construction of new 2 storey…
Bryanstown Cross Route , Bryanstown , Co Louth
1694LouthLodged 22 Feb 2016
- GrantedDemolition
The development will consist of — Demolition of all existing buildings and removal of all temporary buildings…
Portmarnock Community School, Carrickhill Road Upper, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.
F22A/0582FingalLodged 1 Aug 2023
- GrantedAlterations
Permission for (1) the demolition of the following: existing single storey western entrance and associated…
St Finians College , Longford Road , Irishtown
21187WestmeathLodged 13 Apr 2021
- InvalidInfrastructure
The development will consist of the construction of 3no. science laboratories, a shared science prep area, an…
St Mary's Secondary School, holy Faith Convent, Old Finglas Road, Dublin 11
WEB2198/26Dublin CityLodged 20 Apr 2026
- GrantedInfrastructure
The development will consist of: (i) The construction of a new two-storey extension consisting of 11 no.…
Colaiste na Hinse , Coast Road Bettystown , Co Meath A92NY30
2461053MeathLodged 3 Dec 2024
- GrantedInfrastructure
The proposed development includes the removal of interim accommodation permitted under Ref. No. LB190739 and…
Mill Road Colp West , Drogheda , County Meath
2460133MeathLodged 23 Feb 2024
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.