01
Groundworks Drainage
HighNew shared access, revised agricultural entrance, car parking, and on-site WWTP explicitly require excavation, drainage and hardstanding works.
Fingal Weekly Planning15 May 2026
F26A/0396E
Rath Lane, The Rath, Swords, Co. Dublin
Lead potentialHigh
Clearly specified substantial new-build residential dwelling (289 m2) plus garage, access works, WWTP and site works represent a significant construction opportunity.
Planning stageNew Application
Project typeNew Build
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades7
Source description
What is being proposed
The proposed development consists of the following: (a) The construction of a new 1 1/2 storey, 5 no. bedroom detached residential dwelling (c. 289 m2 GFA) connected to new single storey garage structure (30 m2 GFA) located to the south - west of the proposed dwelling. (b) Modifications to existing agricultural entrance to form new shared access, comprising new separate residential entrance to the proposed dwelling while maintaining agricultural access to adjoining fields to the south with revised agricultural entrance. (c) Provision of 2 no. within curtilage car parking spaces. (d) Installation of new proprietary on-site Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). (e) Provision of 1.2 m high timber post and rail fence forming new southern boundary to proposed dwelling. (f) All associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.
Opportunity fit
Why these trades match
02
Concrete Masonry
MediumNew 1.5 storey detached dwelling and garage imply substantial blockwork/brickwork construction.
03
Landscaping Siteworks
MediumTimber post and rail boundary fence and associated site works are explicitly described.
04
Main Contracting
MediumNew 289 m2 dwelling plus garage, shared access, WWTP and site works represent a substantial multi-package build suited to a main contractor.
05
Plumbing Heating
MediumInstallation of a proprietary on-site Waste Water Treatment Plant explicitly involves water/sanitary works.
06
Roofing
MediumNew 1.5 storey dwelling and garage require new roof construction.
07
Electrical
LowNew dwelling construction conventionally requires electrical installation, though not explicitly detailed.