F25A/1133E: Retention is sought for the removal of front wall & railings to create an off-street parking space in front garden (as carried out by previous owner)
20 Abbey Street, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 A027
DecisionRefuse permission for retention
Decided03 February 2026
Application typeRetention
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Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on planning.agileapplications.ieSource portal
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A.1133E_ce..pdf / Document 1160946Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A1133_20_Abbey_Street,_Howth.docx / Document 1158691Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / F25A-1133E.docx / Document 1160629Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- F26A/0238EThe development will consist of: 1. The partial change of use of the existing three storey mixed-use building at No. 3 Main Street, Howth as follows: (i) change of use of south-eastern portion of the ground floor level from its present use as a retail unit to use as a cafe unit. The existing butcher use occupying the remainder of the ground floor level will remain in situ; and (ii) change of use of the first and second floor levels from a community-based use (currently vacant) to residential use, providing 3 no. studio apartments at first floor level and 1 no. 1 bedroom and 2 no. studio apartments at second floor level. Internal reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building is required across all floor levels to facilitate these amendments. The proposed development also provides for: (iii) the demolition of 2 no. existing portacabins, a staircase and a W.C to the rear of the existing building together with the removal of an existing chimney on the rear roof slope of No. 3 Main Street; (iv) the construction of a new two-storey, flat roof extension with rooflights to the rear of the site comprising a total of 3 no. apartment units (1 no. 2-bedroom apartment at ground floor level and 2 no. 1 bedroom apartments at first floor level). (v) Private amenity space in the form of balconies/terraces are provided to apartments within the new extension, rear apartments proposed within the existing main building (Apartment Nos. 4 and 9 at first and second floor levels) will also be provided with balconies. External communal amenity space is also provided at surface, and first floor levels. (vi) Bin and bicycle storage areas are provided at surface level. A total of 13 no. resident bicycle spaces (inclusive of 1 no. cargo space) and 5 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces are provided on site. (vii) A new standalone single storey storage structure to serve the existing butcher shop is provided along the site's north-western boundary, including W.C facilities and lockers. The proposal is also inclusive of: (viii) all ancillary site and infrastructural works necessary to facilitate the development including landscaping, drainage. / 0.1 km away / 19 May 2026Refused
- F22A/0569The construction of a new two-storey extension to the side and rear of, and refurbishment works to the existing two-storey end of terrace dwelling/house, including new fenestration and relocated main entrance door, revised balcony/balustrading to the rear, landscaping and all associated site and drainage works. / 0.1 km away / 05 December 2022Refused
- F15A/0545A residential development comprising a total of 9 no. 3 storey dwellin / 0.1 km away / 22 January 2016Refused
- F15A/0369Retention of the external stairs from existing first floor rear balcon / 0.1 km away / 30 September 2015Refused
- F21B/0366The development consists of: (a) - Attic conversion with dormer at rear for domestic storage and ancillary accommodation, with 1no. window at rear (North West Elevation). (b) - 1no. Velux roof-light at front ( South East Elevation). / 0.1 km away / 14 December 2021Refused
- F24A/0321Development will consist of demolition of existing extension, Chimney and sheds to rear. Construction of a garage at basement level & 1.5 storey extension to side elevation with dormers to front and rear roof profile. Conversion of existing attic space, new site entrance and driveway, alterations to existing windows, relocation of front door. All associated site, landscaping and ancillary works including boundary treatments. / 0.1 km away / 30 May 2024Refused
- F19A/0494(i) Demolition of the 1st and 2nd floor of existing apartment duplex unit over retained ground floor shop units; (ii) construction of a 3 storey residential building consisting of 6 no. 1-bedroom apartments and a 2-bedroom penthouse, all over the retained shop units; (iii) the re-positioning of existing external staircase and gable openings serving the adjoining building (1 Island View House) and (iv) boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated siteworks necessary to facilitate the development. / 0.1 km away / 17 September 2020Refused
- F16A/0123Retention permission for the following: (i) Restaurant as constructed / 0.1 km away / 18 July 2016Refused