A site to the south of the R108, Pickardstown, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 H5W8
Temporary seven-year extension for a contractor pre-screening compound in Swords.
FW26A/0225E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 26 May 2026
- Reference
- FW26A/0225E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 26 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the continued use of a 5.9-hectare western construction contractor pre-screening compound for a temporary seven-year period. The site includes office cabins, a vehicle workshop, parking for 150 cars and 25 trucks, and associated infrastructure.
- Floor area
- 59,000 m²
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for the continuation of use for a temporary 7-year period of the existing western construction contractor 'pre-screening' compound, permitted under pa ref. No. F21a/0232, on a 5.9 ha site to the south of the r108, pickardstown, swords, co. Dublin, k67 h5w8. The proposed development will also include the continuation of use of the existing office cabins, vehicle workshop, security gatehouse, bus stop, soil mounding and foul storage tank, car parking (150 no. Spaces), truck parking (25 no. Spaces) and trailer set down area, cycle parking, a hardstanding area for skip set down, street lighting and electrical switchrooms.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Ensure the efficient and effective operation and development of the airport in accordance with an approved Local Area Plan”
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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Timeline
- Application received26 May 2026
- Decision due30 July 2026
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