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Fingal Weekly Planning17 Jul 2026

F26A/0646E

Leeward, 8 The Cross, Skerries, Co. Dublin, K34 CD34

Lead potentialMedium

Demolition and reinstatement of three walls of a vernacular cottage with completion works; concrete moderate scope.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeRepair Replacement
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades3

Source description

What is being proposed

The development consists of: Retention Planning Permission for the demolition of the structurally unsafe North, South and East walls of the existing vernacular cottage due to structural defects, building instability and risk to public safety, and for the reinstatement of those walls in substantial compliance with the original dwelling's footprint, scale, massing and streetscape character, including a nominal increase in the gross floor area of 3m2 to the eastern rooms as shown on the accompanying planning drawings, and Planning Permission to complete the building in accordance with the drawings accompanying the planning application, together with all associated site works.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

3 evidence-led matches
01

Concrete Masonry

High

Reinstatement of walls in compliance with original footprint, scale and massing implies masonry construction.

02

Demolition

High

Demolition of structurally unsafe North, South and East walls of existing vernacular cottage explicitly stated.

03

Structural Engineering

Medium

Structural defects, building instability and reinstatement of load-bearing walls imply structural engineering input.