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Fingal Weekly Planning01 Jun 2026

F26A/0458E

25 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 EW90

Lead potentialMedium

Concrete moderate work: shed conversion to granny flat plus new link extension and internal modifications, though modest single-dwelling scale

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeMixed
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades4

Source description

What is being proposed

Retention permission is sought for works to existing residential site comprising: (a) to retain an existing shed structure and its change of use from storage to a granny flat (family accommodation unit), (b) to reposition the existing shed on the site to be integrated to the rear of existing dwelling, Planning permission is sought for works to existing residential site comprising: (c) construction of a single-storey extension to form a link between the existing dwelling house and the converted structure, (d) together with all associated internal modifications, (e) service connections, and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

4 evidence-led matches
01

Concrete Masonry

Medium

Single-storey extension link construction implies blockwork/foundation work

02

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

Service connections and repositioning of shed on site imply groundworks

03

Electrical

Low

Service connections to converted granny flat imply electrical works

04

Plumbing Heating

Low

Service connections to converted granny flat imply plumbing/heating works