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Fingal Weekly Planning31 Jul 2026

F26A/0692E

Gale Point, Bailey, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 C786

Lead potentialHigh

Substantial multi-package project combining demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new two-storey over basement 5-bed dwelling with landscaping, drainage and boundary works.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeMixed
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades8

Source description

What is being proposed

(i) Demolition of existing two-storey detached 3 no. bedroom dwelling and associated outbuildings; (ii) Removal of existing vehicular gates and demolition of existing paladin fence and boundary wall to the north, southwest and northeast of the existing dwelling; (iii) Construction of detached two-storey over basement level 5 no. bed dwelling; (iv) Provision of set-back to the northern boundary wall to allow secondary level pedestrian access and vehicle pull-in area; (v) Minor alterations to existing vehicular entrance; (vi) Provision of covered terrace to the side (east) of the dwelling; (vii) Landscaping, tree removal and protection, boundary treatments, SuDS and foul drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

8 evidence-led matches
01

Demolition

High

Explicit demolition of existing two-storey dwelling, outbuildings, paladin fence and boundary walls.

02

Groundworks Drainage

High

Explicit SuDS, foul drainage, vehicle pull-in area and site development works.

03

Landscaping Siteworks

High

Explicit landscaping, tree removal and protection, and boundary treatments.

04

Concrete Masonry

Medium

New two-storey over basement dwelling with boundary walls implies substantial masonry and concrete works.

05

Main Contracting

Medium

Substantial multi-package works including demolition, new build, landscaping, drainage and boundary works.

06

Plant Hire

Medium

Demolition and basement excavation are plant-intensive operations.

07

Roofing

Medium

New two-storey dwelling construction necessarily includes roofing works.

08

Structural Engineering

Medium

Two-storey over basement construction and demolition of existing structure implies structural design input.