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Essmore House, Kylemore Business Park, Kylemore Way, Dublin 8

GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5569/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Swarco Ireland Limited are seeking Planning Permission of 2 No. New Windows on the Southwest Elevation and Retention Permission for internal and external alterations and extensions carried out to their premises at Essmore House, Kylemore Business Park, Kylemore Way, Dublin 8 D08 EWP2. The Retention works included (1) the insertion of an additional floor area of 61 sqm at first floor level; (2) the construction of a 8 Sqm first floor balcony at the side Northeast elevation; (3) Alterations to the fenestration + facades at the side Northeast elevation; (4) Contingent and Ancillary Works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    31 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION

    18 Dec 2025

  3. Decision due

    2 Jan 2026

  4. Grant issued

    29 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Essmore House, Kylemore Business Park, Kylemore Way, Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
3211.69 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
31 October 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION
Decision Date
18 December 2025
Grant Date
29 January 2026

Location

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