RefusedExtensionDecided 7 August 2024

Dorn Hall, 18 Harbour Road, Townparks, Skerries, Co Dublin, K34 PX05

Modifications and extensions to Dorn Hall to reinstate it as a single family dwelling.

F24A/0527E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 13 June 2024

Reference: F24A/0527E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 13 June 2024

Summary

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The project involves the partial demolition of existing extensions totaling 89.7 sqm and the construction of a new three-level extension to the northeast. The works will facilitate the reinstatement of the entire property as a single family home, including a new kitchen, bedrooms, and balcony.

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Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

The applicants seek permission for modifications to, and extension of dorn hall, 18 harbour road, townparks, skerries, co dublin, k34 px05 to facilitate the reinstatement of the entire property as a single family dwelling house. Removals include: single storey extension to the entrance façade off harbour road (3m2), extension at ground floor into the former light well under the main entrance steps on the south east elevation (2.7m2) and a two storey wing to the northeastern gable end (84m2), comprising of 2 bedrooms, kitchen and wc at ground floor level and kitchen/ dining room and associated external terrace at first floor level. Total removals comprise 89.7m2 floor area. This proposal also includes minor alterations to the original house comprising modifications to the existing entrance door to the northwestern facade, and the relocation of an existing chimney stack to the northeastern gable of the original structure. Additions include: 3 level extension to the northeast with new bedroom and utility room at ground floor (66m2), new kitchen/ dining/ sitting room at 1 st floor level (94m2),and balcony overlooking the existing garden to the southeast, and a new sitting room/ work from home office with balcony, and master bedroom at 2 nd floor level (97m2). Total additions comprise 257m2 a new terrace deck and single storey storage shed (9m2), is also proposed at the northeastern end of the site at level +9.935 the works will include the complete refurbishment and repair of the external and internal fabric of the original structure and the reversal of the multi unit modifications made to the property in the mid 20 th c. Proposed landscaping works are limited to removal and replanting of trees at the proposed location of the master bedroom at the upper level (+9.935). The completed proposal will provide a single family dwelling of 593m2 on a site of 0.24 hectares.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

TC - Town and District CentreUC

“Protect and enhance the special physical and social character of town and district centres and provide and/ or improve urban facilities”

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.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
32 Harbour Rd, Skerries, Dublin	Feb 2026	€1,300,000	122 m
2 College Court, Skerries, Dublin	Mar 2025	€565,000	435 m
48a Quay St, Skerries, Dublin	May 2025	€515,000	467 m
46a Quay St, Skerries, Co Dublin	Apr 2026	€1,137,500	483 m
46a Quay St, Skerries, Co Dublin	Apr 2026	€78,000	483 m
46a Quay St, Skerries, Co Dublin	Apr 2026	€334,500	483 m
1 70 The Cross, Kimmage Cross, Dublinprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€135,625	491 m
1 The Cross, Skerries, Dublin	Dec 2025	€477,000	494 m

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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

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Application received13 June 2024
Decision due7 August 2024
Decision issued7 August 2024
Appeal submitted29 August 2024
Appeal decided22 October 2024

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