25 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 EW90
Retention of a shed converted to a granny flat and permission to build a link extension to the main house in Swords.
F26A/0458E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 1 June 2026
- Reference
- F26A/0458E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission and Retention
- Received
- 1 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought to retain an existing shed structure, its change of use to a granny flat, and its repositioning. Planning permission is also sought to construct a single-storey extension linking the main house to the converted structure.
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission is sought for works to existing residential site comprising: (a) to retain an existing shed structure and its change of use from storage to a granny flat (family accommodation unit), (b) to reposition the existing shed on the site to be integrated to the rear of existing dwelling, planning permission is sought for works to existing residential site comprising: (c) construction of a single-storey extension to form a link between the existing dwelling house and the converted structure, (d) together with all associated internal modifications, (e) service connections, and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Ridgewood Close, Forest Rd, Swords | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 10 m |
| 38 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €486,000 | 76 m |
| 79 Cedar Sq, The Cedars, Ridgewood | Feb 2026 | €320,000 | 91 m |
| 78 Cedar Sq, Ridgewood, Forrest Rd | Sept 2025 | €325,000 | 91 m |
| 5 Ridgewood Avenue, Swords, Dublin | May 2026 | €403,000 | 95 m |
| 11 Cedar Place, Ridgewood, Forest Rd | Feb 2025 | €330,000 | 104 m |
| 8 Cedar Palce, Ridgewood, Swords | Nov 2025 | €320,000 | 105 m |
| 46 Cedars Sq, Ridgewood, Swords | Nov 2025 | €300,000 | 108 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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
Timeline
- Application received1 June 2026
- Decision due24 July 2026
In the area
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