Balcunnin, Skerries Road, Skerries, Co. Dublin
Section 5 declaration for the maintenance and restoration of a cottage in Skerries.
FS5/064/25 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 9 September 2025
- Reference
- FS5/064/25
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Declaration under section 5
- Received
- 9 September 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant seeks a declaration on whether the replacement of a flat roof with a pitched roof, wall and gate height reductions, and internal refurbishments of a cottage constitute exempted development.
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Official record
Development description
Section 5 exempted development application under section 4(1)(h) of the planning and development act 2000 for the maintenance and restoration of a cottage by replacing the existing flat roof with a pitched roof to better match the original character of the structure, reducing the height of the wall and gates to allow for this, as well as internal refurbishment works, minor exterior works and all auxillary works associated with the refurbishment of the cottage.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 September 2025
- Decision due6 October 2025
- Decision issued6 October 2025
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