Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin
Retention of three temporary modular office and sanitary units in Swords.
F24A/0834E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 16 September 2024
- Reference
- F24A/0834E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention
- Received
- 16 September 2024
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the continued use of three single-storey modular units for a further five-year temporary period. The units comprise one 54 sqm sanitary facility, one 220 sqm office unit, and one 250 sqm office unit.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 524 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Retention permission for the continued use of 3 no. Single storey modular units previously granted temporary permission and retention permission under ref- f14a/0035. The modular units comprise of 1 no. 54 sq. M unit comprising sanitary facilities, 1 no. 220 sq. M. Unit for office use and 1 no. 250 sq. M. Unit for office use and associated drainage and ground works at their site at watery lane, swords, co. Dublin. Retention permission is sought for a further 5-year temporary period. Ai rcvd
- 6/12/2024
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide opportunities for general enterprise and employment”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Castlefarm, Swords, Dublin | May 2025 | €580,000 | 193 m |
| 197 Jugback Lane, Castlefarm, Swords | Feb 2025 | €562,500 | 216 m |
| 5 Broadmeadow Rd, Swords, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €530,000 | 253 m |
| 41 Rathbeale Rd, Swords, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €1,850,000 | 280 m |
| 192a Broadmeadows, Swords, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €405,000 | 291 m |
| 22 Broadmeadows, Swords, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €415,000 | 324 m |
| 31 St Columbas Rise, Swords, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €430,000 | 334 m |
| 8 Church Rd, Swords, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €705,000 | 364 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 September 2024
- Decision due10 January 2025
- Decision issued9 January 2025
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
Retention and 10 year permission for 3 no single storey modular units
Swords Laboratories, South of Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin.
F14A/0035FingalLodged 16 Dec 2014Retention
- Granted50 m away
Intends to apply for planning permission for a two storey timber framed house to the side of La Salette,…
La Salette, Watery Lane, Swords
F24A/0549FingalLodged 19 Jun 2024New dwelling
- Granted60 m away
Planning Permission to extend ground floor by 31.04 sq.m. to include 2 bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom. Raise…
'Villa Anna', Commons West, The Green, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 YT28
F25A/0590FingalLodged 2 Jul 2025Extension
- Granted80 m away
1) The construction of a first floor extension on top of the existing
The Green, Commons West, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 HW98.
F19A/0025FingalLodged 25 Jan 2019Extension
- Refused90 m away
A storey and a half dwelling to include the installation of a rain har
Scotch Stone Court, The Green, Watery Lane, Commons West, Swords, Co.
F22A/0642FingalLodged 16 Nov 2022New dwelling
- Granted100 m away
Permission for (a) Demolition of the derelict cottage known as 'Meadow
Meadowside, The Green, Commons West, (Located off Watery Lane), Swords
F18A/0089FingalLodged 29 May 2018Demolition
- Refused100 m away
The construction of a two storey 4 bed detached house and associated s
Meadowside, The Green, Commons West, (Located off Watery Lane), Swords
F19A/0279FingalLodged 28 Jun 2019New dwelling
- Refused100 m away
(A) the demolition of derelict cottage; and (b) construction of 5 no
'Meadowside', The Green, Commons West (located off the Watery Lane), S
F17A/0209FingalLodged 13 Apr 2017Housing estate
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