Fingal Weekly Planning06 May 2026

F25A/1068E

Balscadden House, Balscadden Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 RX59

Lead potentialHigh

Substantial multi-package residential refurbishment and extension project with demolition, thermal upgrades and multiple new habitable spaces.

Planning stageFurther Information

Project typeMixed

Development sectorResidential

Matched trades8

Source description

What is being proposed

The development will consist of: Refurbishment, modernisation and extension of the existing buildings. Works include; removal of a detached chalet and demolition of the granny flat and various ad-hoc extensions to the original house; thermal upgrades to the existing fabric, blocking up of two high-level windows facing Balscadden Road, replacing and extending the existing conservatory as a new single-storey kitchen/living space on the eastern side, replacing and extending the granny flat as an attached self-contained apartment on the western side, refurbishment and extension of the existing garage to include a workspace, and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Assessment (NIS) has been prepared as part of this application and submitted to the planning authority. Additional Information Received 06/05/2026

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

8 evidence-led matches

Demolition

High

Explicit removal of detached chalet, granny flat and various ad-hoc extensions.

Insulation

High

Explicit thermal upgrades to existing fabric.

Main Contracting

High

Substantial multi-package works including demolition, extension, refurbishment, thermal upgrades and site works.

Electrical

Medium

Refurbishment and new habitable spaces imply electrical installation works.

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

Associated site works and extensions imply foundation and drainage works.

Plumbing Heating

Medium

Refurbishment and new kitchen/living and apartment spaces imply plumbing and heating works.

Roofing

Medium

Extensions and refurbishment of existing buildings imply roof works.

Windows Doors

Medium

Blocking up of high-level windows and extension works imply window/glazing scope.