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
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7 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin
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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
The development will consist of lowering existing front boundary wall replacing with decorative railing and provision of escape door and windows to west elevation.
Carry out alterations to the rear elevation of the flat roof extension to the Mariner's Hall Building. Works to comprise of the installation of 3 new doorsets, 2 including high level vision panels on the southwest elevation of the building within an existing service yard to provide access to the interior of the flat roof section only. To create 4 no. internal rooms of circa 30 sq.m. each, an internal access corridor, and a small room of circa 7 sq.m. Works are to facilitate the current use of storage operational and maintenance operations in a more efficient manner using the proposed new access routes. Works are proposed to the flat roof extension section that is connected to the Mariner's Hall (RPS 560) - No works are proposed to the protected section of the structure.
Retention for works on F16A/0393 a protected structure(RPS no. 560)
(Protected Structure RPS No. 0560) The proposed development will consist of the change of use of the existing commercial office building to provide for a Howth Harbour Seafood and Fishing Interpretive Centre including a display area, interactive screens, coffee area and ancillary retail sales at ground floor level and seafood restaurant at first floor level. Permission is also sought for the provision of an outdoor roof terrace to the rear of the structure for additional dining area for the first-floor restaurant. The proposed development also provides for internal works to accommodate the proposed use including new bathrooms, stock room, interactive wall, coffee sales area, shelves and kitchen area at ground floor and new kitchen and seating at first floor level. The development also includes all landscaping, drainage and all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including new escape stairs to the rear of the existing structure. AI Received on 24/11/2022
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