Planning precedent report

The 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.

Permission is sought for change of use of existing building at ground floor level from Cafe / Wine Bar to Restaurant/Take Away use, with internal modifications and site works. Additional Information Received 30/04/2026

Change of use of the existing ground floor café and wine bar

Refurbishment of the existing dwelling, reinstate door to existing win

Upgrade of the phone kiosk on the public footpath. The development will consist of the replacement of a previous telephone kiosk with a new telephone kiosk with integral Communication Unit and a 1.53 sq. metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.

Demolition of existing extension. Chimney and sheds to rear. Construction of a 1.5 storey extension to side, conversion of existing attic space with new flat roof dormer to rear roof profile. Alterations to elevations, relocated front door and all associated site, landscaping and ancillary works including boundary treatments. AI Received 05/03/2025