Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedRetentionDecided 13 July 2026

Airport Energy Service Station, Swords Road, Cloghran, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 C5F3

Retention of a change of use from a car sales garage to a fuel filling station in Swords.

F25A/1192E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 16 December 2025

Reference
F25A/1192E
Authority
Fingal County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Retention
Received
16 December 2025

Summary

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Retention is sought for the material change of use to a fuel filling station with an ancillary retail unit. The application also covers three pump islands, two automated brush washes, a laundrette kiosk, and associated signage.

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Floor area
29 m²

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Official record

Development description

The development to be retained consists of the material change of use of the site from car sales garage to fuel filling station with ancillary retail unit, including office, storage and staff areas (retail floor area of 28.5 sq. M. ). Permission for retention is also sought for (i) 3 no. Pump islands beneath existing forecourt canopy with associated overground and underground fuel infrastructure, (ii) 2 no. Automated brush wash units, (iii) air/water/vacuum unit, (iv) laundrette kiosk, (v) alterations to existing building elevations, (vi) freestanding and wall mounted signage within the site and (vii) all other associated site development, boundary treatment and drainage infrastructure works. Additional information received 17/06/2026

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

GE - General EmploymentSI
Provide opportunities for general enterprise and employment

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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Key dates

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  1. Application received16 December 2025
  2. Decision due14 July 2026
  3. Decision issued13 July 2026

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