Fingal Weekly Planning21 Jun 2026

F26A/0539E

Driftwood, Carrickbrack Road, Sutton Dublin 13, D13 X279

Lead potentialMedium

Well-defined conversion and extension of an existing garage/studio into a two-bedroom dwelling with roof, dormer, finishes and site works, but it is a single modest dwelling with moderate scope.

Planning stageNew Application

Project typeConversion Change Of Use

Development sectorResidential

Matched trades7

Source description

What is being proposed

The development will consist of the conversion and extension of an existing detached garage/studio building to provide a two-bedroom dormer bungalow with accommodation at first-floor level within the roof space; alterations to all elevations including new dormer windows, rooflights and external finishes; subdivision of the existing site to provide a separate residential plot for the proposed dwelling; provision of a separate vehicular entrance, driveway, car parking, private open space, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site development works.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

7 evidence-led matches

Roofing

High

New dormer windows, rooflights and first-floor accommodation within the roof space explicitly require roof works.

Windows Doors

High

New dormer windows and rooflights are explicitly named in the proposal.

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

New driveway, car parking, site subdivision and associated site development works imply excavation and drainage.

Landscaping Siteworks

Medium

Private open space, boundary treatments and landscaping are explicitly stated.

Main Contracting

Medium

Multi-package conversion and extension works spanning structure, roof, finishes and site works suit a main contractor.

Electrical

Low

New dwelling conversion implies electrical installation, though not explicitly detailed.

Plumbing Heating

Low

New residential dwelling implies plumbing and heating services, though not explicitly detailed.