Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 16 July 2026

Lands located at, Balcunnin, Skerries, Co. Dublin

Restoration and refurbishment of an existing cottage, including a new roof and wastewater treatment plant.

F26A/0108E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 10 February 2026

Reference
F26A/0108E
Authority
Fingal County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
10 February 2026

Summary

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The development consists of restoring a cottage by replacing the existing roofs with a new continuous pitched roof and reconstructing the chimney. It also includes internal refurbishment, minor exterior works, installing a wastewater treatment plant, and setting back the site entrance.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of the following: 'the restoration of a cottage by replacing the existing roofs with a new continuous pitched roof and the reconstruction of the existing chimney to reinstate and strengthen the original character of the cottage, as well as internal refurbishment works, minor exterior works, installation of a wastewater treatment plant, provision of 2 designated parking spaces, setback of the existing site entrance, and all auxiliary works associated with the refurbishment of the cottage'. Additional information received 02/07/2026

Land-use zoning

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HA - High AmenityHA
Protect and enhance high amenity areas

National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape

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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Key dates

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  1. Application received10 February 2026
  2. Decision due29 July 2026
  3. Decision issued16 July 2026

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