Internal alterations to existing bar, lounge and associated staff and ancillary…
The Arch Bar Restaurant & Public House, Main Street, Chapel Lane, Foster Way, Swords, Co. Dublin
Proposed development
Internal alterations to existing bar, lounge and associated staff and ancillary accommodation at first floor level; External alterations to existing façade on Chapel Lane and Foster Way on north and east elevations; New roof terrace with partial enclosure and retractable bespoke canopy roof, accessed by 2 staircases internally with toilets off the terrace garden area; Terrace garden at first floor level with bar, stores and seating areas with planting; Alterations to existing site drainage and mechanical ducting extraction and associated siteworks to make it building regulations compliant.
What happens next
Permission was granted on 9 Jan 2026. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.
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