F25A/0217E: The proposed development will consist of: (i) Conversion of the vacant single storey schoolhouse to residential use; (ii) construction of a two storey extension to the side, dormer windows to the rear and associated internal and external alterations to provide 4 no. two storey two bedroom dwellings; (iii) construction of 2 no. detached two storey dwellings (one two bedroom and one three bedroom); (iv) all ancillary associated site and infrastructural works are also proposed, which include: foul and surface water drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will result in 6 no. two storey dwellings with private amenity space provided in the form of rear gardens, served by communal bin/2 no. bicycle stores, 259 sq.m of public open space, and 4 no. car parking spaces within a shared parking area with access provided from the existing vehicular entrance off Balglass Road. AI Received 03/09/2025
'Schoolhouse' Howth (Former) Howth National School, Balglass Road, How
DecisionGrant permission
Decided29 September 2025
Application typePermission
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Planning a project near 'Schoolhouse' Howth (Former) Howth National School, Balglass Road, How?
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Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on planning.agileapplications.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.0217E_D.pdf / Document 1104203Source PDF
- Notification Of DecisionSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.0217E_D.pdf / Document 1136151Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.0217E_ce.pdf / Document 1104202Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.0217_CE.pdf / Document 1122020Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.0217E_CE.pdf / Document 1136150Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A-0217E.pdf / Document 1144354Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A0217E.docx / Document 1094622Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A_0217E.docx / Document 1096123Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A0217E_Former_National_School,_Balglass_Rd,_Howth.docx / Document 1097327Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A-0217E.pdf / Document 1104470Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A-0217E-AI.pdf / Document 1132254Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A0217EAI.docx / Document 1133831Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A0217EAI_Former_National_School,_Balglass_Rd,_Howth.docx / Document 1134687Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A_0217E_A.i_.docx / Document 1135747Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- F19B/0026Retention of extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling house / 0.0 km away / 29 March 2019Granted
- F23A/0762Permission for single storey extensions to the front and rear together with two storey extension to side and alterations to driveway. / 0.0 km away / 02 February 2024Granted
- F11B/0272The construction of a single storey extension to the front and side. / 0.0 km away / 23 February 2012Granted
- F20A/0582Construction for a new single storey extension to the rear, a new two storey extension to the side gable, with assoicated extension of existing pitched roof, conversion of the existing loft and construction of an associated dormer window and reconstruction of existing driveway. Add Info received 2nd February 2021. / 0.0 km away / 24 February 2021Granted
- F13B/0040Demolition of the existing rear extension; construction of a new sing / 0.1 km away / 15 May 2013Granted
- F25A/0905ERetention Planning Permission is sought for the following amendments to approved development (Reg. Ref. F22B/0220):- (i) minor changes to the positions and sizes of windows to the front and rear; (ii) a small increase in the size, and projection, of single storey extension to the front; (iii) omission of approved dormer window to the rear; and (iv) all ground works associated with the overall development. / 0.1 km away / 27 November 2025Granted
- F22B/0220The development consists of the construction of a single storey extension to front a 2 storey extension to the side & a 2 storey extension to the rear and to convert the existing attic with provision for a dormer window to the front and rear of the existing house and for all associated site works. AI Received 10/02/2023 / 0.1 km away / 06 March 2023Granted
- F20A/0548Permission for: 1) The construction of a single storey extension to the rear at garden/existing semi-basement level, 2) The construction of a 2 storey extension to the side with converted attic space and obscure glass windows to the front, 3) The alteration of internal floor levels within the existing dwelling to create new half landing levels to the rear & side, with associated alteration of the existing windows on the rear elevation, 4) Part conversion of the existing attic space with a new dormer window to the rear at attic level, 5) 2 no. gable windows in the existing side gable, one at ground and one at first floor level, 6) A new oriel window to the rear at upper ground floor level, 7) To widen the existing vehicular access onto Balkill Park, with all associated landscaping, drainage alterations & site alterations. / 0.1 km away / 17 December 2020Granted