GrantedExtensionDecided 23 June 2026

Newport Cottage, Ballymadrough, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 K3V8

Partial demolition and construction of a large single-storey extension to a cottage in Donabate.

F26A/0374E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 27 April 2026

Reference: F26A/0374E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 27 April 2026

Summary

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The project involves demolishing a small existing extension and building a new 161 square meter single-storey extension. It will feature three bedrooms, a new entrance, and a new wastewater treatment plant. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted.

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Storey: 1
Floor area: 161 m²

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Official record

Development description

The proposed development consists of the following: a. Partial demolition of single storey extension (9.1 m2 gfa) of existing cottage (46 m2 gfa) to facilitate the construction of a new single storey, part flat roof, part pitched roof, extension (161 m2 gfa), comprising 3 no. Bedrooms, 1 no. Bathroom together with new kitchen, utility and dining areas. B. Closing up of existing main door to existing cottage and provision of new fixed painted timber door and frame in its position. C. Provision of new main door access and entrance to the east of proposed extension. D. Installation of new on-site proprietary waste water treatment plant (wwtp)and percolation area. E. Installation of new on-site surface water disposal soakpits. F. Proposed of new 1.2 m high timber post and rail fence to south and west boundaries and provision of hard and soft landscaping works. G. All associated site development works. A natura impact statement (nis) is submitted with the planning application.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Prospect House, Lissenhall, Swords	Apr 2025	€1,275,000	302 m

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Key dates

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Application received27 April 2026
Decision due24 June 2026
Decision issued23 June 2026

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