Emmaus Retreat Centre, Balheary Demesne, Lissenhall, Swords, Co Dublin
Section 5 declaration on whether using the Emmaus Retreat Centre as a homeless hostel is development.
FS5/029/26 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 7 April 2026
- Reference
- FS5/029/26
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Declaration under section 5
- Received
- 7 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedA declaration is sought under Section 5 to determine whether the use of the Emmaus Retreat Centre as a non-tourist hostel for short-term homeless accommodation constitutes development or is exempt from planning permission.
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Official record
Development description
Whether the use of the emmaus retreat centre, balheary demesne, lissenhall, swords, co. Dublin, as a "hostel" (non-tourist) for the provision of short-term homeless accommodation is or is not development or is not exempted development.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 April 2026
- Decision due1 May 2026
- Decision issued28 April 2026
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