10 Boroimhe Elms, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 EH48
Attic conversion to habitable space with roof lights and light tunnels.
F23A/0137 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 3 April 2023
- Reference
- F23A/0137
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting the existing attic space into habitable accommodation with an ensuite. The works will include installing Velux roof lights on the south-facing roof, and a fire escape window, Velux windows, and light tunnels on the north-facing roof.
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Official record
Development description
The works to include the conversion of existing attic space to habitable accommodation with ensuite, the provision of velux roof lights to south facing roof elevation, velux fire escape window and velux windows and light tunnels to north facing roof elevations.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Boroimhe Elms, Boroimhe, Swords | Mar 2026 | €315,000 | 4 m |
| 13 Boroimhe Elms, Swords, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €445,000 | 18 m |
| 21 Boroimhe Elms, Boroimhe, Swords | Mar 2025 | €285,000 | 47 m |
| 6 Boroimhe Maples, Swords, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €440,000 | 101 m |
| 9 Boroimhe Maples, Swords, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €505,000 | 108 m |
| 2 Boroimhe Pines, Swords, Co Dublin | Jul 2025 | €506,000 | 134 m |
| 4 Boroimhe Pines, Swords, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €552,000 | 143 m |
| 36 Boroimhe Maples, Swords, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €320,000 | 146 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 received3 April 2023
- Decision due26 May 2023
- Decision issued26 May 2023
- Appeal submitted20 June 2023
- Appeal decided27 November 2023
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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F12A/0362FingalLodged 22 Nov 2012Demolition
- Granted70 m away
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F22A/0120FingalLodged 17 Jun 2022New dwelling
- Refused70 m away
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- Refused90 m away
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F20B/0025FingalLodged 21 May 2020Extension
- Granted90 m away
Permission for Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modifi
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F20B/0346FingalLodged 24 Dec 2020Extension
- Refused100 m away
Retention Permission for 2 no. advertising boards located at the junct
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F14A/0038FingalLodged 30 Jan 2014Retention
- Invalid100 m away
Retention Permission for 2 no. advertising boards located at the junct
Junction of the link road and the N1 Dublin Road, Forsterstown North,
F13A/0425FingalLodged 15 Nov 2013Retention
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