Planning precedent report

Proposed development works will consist of the following; (i) Dredging of the harbour. (ii) Stabilisation of dredge material. (iii) Reclamation of land on the west side of the West Pier using dredge material. (iv) Construction of an embarkment and rock armour revetment around the perimeter of the reclaimed area. (v) Landscaping of the reclaimed area and provision of pavements, including footways, roadways and parking areas. (vi) Construction of a slipway access to the water. (vii) Provision of storage areas for harbour activities; and (viii) Provision of services, including surface water drainage, mains water supply, lighting, and associated underground ducting. The proposed development consists of work to the West Pier at Howth FCC, a protected structure (RPS 0595b/NIAH 11359040)). The proposed development will require an Industrial Emissions (IE) licence or waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. AI received 2/6/2022 AI deemed significant ** Revised public notices received 13/6/2022

Amend a previously permitted development F18A/0074

Permission for the provision of 130m long quay wall; associated deck a

Planning permission is sought at No 5 West Pier, Howth Co. Dublin (a protected structure) by Shona Wright for material change of use at the Former Lifeboat House, from storage use to seafood processing use with ancillary dispatch, & café with eat-in seating. The proposed development works will include: Refurbishment of the fabric of the existing building, fitout of premises to accommodate food preparation and packaging & serving area, replacement of doors, relaying of existing floor to allow for servicing, restoration or repair works on the exterior of the building (as necessary); repair and replacement of doors, new signage and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Additional Information received 23/04/26

AOC Dane Taverns Limited is applying for planning permission at No. 7 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin which is a Protected Structure. The development will consist of a change of use from a Boat House to a restaurant, retail unit and heritage exhibition space. External modifications of existing building to include (1) existing large doors to front elevation fixed in place and new pedestrian entrance doors added with glazed panels, (2) new windows and fire escape stairs to rear elevations. The interior fit-out includes (3) demolition of existing showers, storage and staff kitchenette, (4) new ground floor restaurant and kitchen, retail unit and heritage exhibition space, and (5) new mezzanine level restaurant and toilets. The development will include all associated site works and services. AI Received 21/03/2025

The development consists of planning for part change of use of a seafood school and restaurant to restaurant and function room use at ground floor level, relocation of existing staircase,retention for changes to the front and side elevation consisting of a roller shutter to the front elevation at ground floor, window and glazing to the balcony to the side elevation, at ground and first floor respectively. AI Received 23/01/2023 SAI received 30/01/23