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Fingal Weekly Planning02 Jul 2026

F26A/0108E

Lands located at, Balcunnin, Skerries, Co. Dublin

Lead potentialMedium

Well-defined cottage restoration including roof replacement, chimney reconstruction, internal refurbishment and wastewater treatment plant.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeRenovation Alteration
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades4

Source description

What is being proposed

The development will consist of the following: 'The restoration of a cottage by replacing the existing roofs with a new continuous pitched roof and the reconstruction of the existing chimney to reinstate and strengthen the original character of the cottage, as well as internal refurbishment works, minor exterior works, installation of a wastewater treatment plant, provision of 2 designated parking spaces, setback of the existing site entrance, and all auxiliary works associated with the refurbishment of the cottage'. Additional Information Received 02/07/2026

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

4 evidence-led matches
01

Roofing

High

Explicit replacement of existing roofs with a new continuous pitched roof and chimney reconstruction.

02

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

Wastewater treatment plant installation and site entrance setback imply drainage and groundworks.

03

Plumbing Heating

Medium

Installation of a wastewater treatment plant is explicitly stated.

04

Carpentry Joinery

Low

Internal refurbishment of a cottage likely involves joinery, though not explicitly detailed.