Permission for a new single storey kitchen extension to side, single storey porch to front and internal alterations all to ground floor and for retention of existing attic conversion to playroom and store with toilet and velux windows to each side all to existing bungalow.
The development will consist of demolition of single storey porch to front and conservatory to rear and erection of new single storey extension to front to accommodate new boot room, pantry and store, second single storey extension to rear to accommodate new sitting room, internal modifications and refurbishment of existing rooms, modifications to fenestration and external door opes on all elevations, new window and rooflight to ensuite, widening of existing vehicular access to 3250mm, new pedestrian gate to NW boundary and hard landscaping.
Permission is sought for the demolition of the conservatory.-The construction of single storey extensions on the north western and south western elevations with associated alterations to the roof profiles. Alterations to the existing fenestration on all elevations.-The relocation of an existing rooflight on the north eastern roof slope. New external insulation and coloured render throughout with associated roof vent tiles. The raising of the entrance piers and the installation of new gates at the vehicular entrance. A new timber pergola and associated site works. Retention permission is sought for a new pedestrian entrance in the boundary wall on the north western boundary.
Permission for the conversion of the existing attic space into accessible storage space above the existing first floor apartment along with new internal access stairs. AI received 11/05/21
Permission for alterations to the existing house to include; removal of first floor rear gable and construction of a first floor flat extension to the rear and side of existing detached dwelling, including extended parapet with glazed balcony over, all to the north east elevation; with associated site works to facilitate the development.
Planning Permission to construct a 42 sq.m rear extension, removed 1 m from side boundaries. Provide 29 sq.m attic room with rear gable window. Provide atrium linking ground floor with attic room. Rear extension to be sunken 600 mm and ridge to be no more than 1 m higher than cottage ridge, and linked with a small hip. All windows to front to be hardwood up-and-down sash. Convert existing garage to gym with matching windows to cottage. Extend front boundary wall to take-in garage as in deeds. Front and rear pitch of cottage to be finished with natural slate, and black, zinc overlapping sheeting panels to be used elsewhere. Solar panels to be on west pitch of new extension and out of view to public. Provide 6 roof lights to proposed rear extension. Provide vehicular entrance off Upper Cliff Road and all ancillary works. Further Information received 06/08/25 Clarification of additional information received 05/12/25
Extend entrance porch to accommodate a toilet, extend and convert existing garage to a bedroom, and provide a linking corridor to connect with the SE corner of the cottage. Replace existing tiled pitched roof of present rear extension with a 2.4M high above floor level, flat roof. Provide glazed link with roof lantern from cottage to a 55.Sq.M proposed rear extension. Provide a total of 8 roof lights and pitched roof finishes throughout to be selected natural slate with solar panels on both pitches of rear extension. No windows will overlook properties to the east or west. No part of rear extension will be higher than the existing cottage ridge. All front windows to be up-and-down HW sash to match original. AI received 12/07/23 SAI received 02/08/23 CAI rcvd 06/11/23
The proposed development will consist of removal of existing boundary fencing and steel shipping containers, the construction of a two storey building of 1293 sq.m. and height of 8.125m to parapet (with plant room 2.06m high above parapet). The main use of the building will be for the processing of food (primarily fish) and its storage and distribution. It will include the following: a 74.17 sq.m factory retail outlet for the sale of seafood products produced on site, to the public; ancillary office and welfare facilities; solar panels (approx. 387 sq.m) on the roof; associated site and boundary works. AI received 6/6/2023
Permission for retention of:
The development will consists of: Proposed minor alterations to existing boundary fence, gate and footpath to rear/side of Howth Guard Station. The following works are proposed: 1. Removal of the existing painted palisade fencing and gate; 2. Proposed new palisade fencing to three sides, and gate to new locations as per drawings; 3. Removal of 7.0 m section of brushed concrete footpath and construction of new dished footpath entrance with matching brushed concrete finish; 4. Removal of existing asphalt, gravel and broken concrete finishes to yard at rear of station and resurfacing in brushed concrete with associated drainage works on site. 5. All associated site services, drainage, lighting and landscaping required in conjunction with works.
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
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing "Deer Park Hotel" building and all associated structures; and the construction of 1 No. 4 storey building including lower ground floor (Gross Floor Area of c.10,833m2 plus ancillary plant), and consisting of: 1 No. hotel comprising 142 No. bedrooms at 1st to 3rd floor levels incorporating balconies/terraces; a bar, restaurant, gym/spa facllity including swimming pool, retail use and back of house facilities at ground floor; meeting rooms, bar and function area at lower ground floor; a restaurant and bar including external dining areas at 3rd floor; photovoltaic panels and sedum roof at roof level and 1 No. ESB substation at ground floor level. A new vehicular access, beginning north of St. Mary's Church (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 0594) to proposed hotel, the provision of 170 No. space car park to south of proposed hotel; and all associated hard and soft landscape and boundary treatment works, provision of SUDS measures, associated lighting, site services (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground. AI received 6/6/2023 Re-Activated Appeal First Party Submission Received dated 17/11/2025. Response Due - 10/12/2025
The development will consist of: (i) extension at ground floor level to existing dwelling at rear, side and front; (ii) extension at first floor level at rear and side - over the proposed ground floor extension; (iii) provision of 3 no. dormer windows to front elevation, 1 no. roof light, and enlargement of existing ground floor window on gable (south) elevation; and; (iv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of landscaping and boundary treatment.
Construction of a workshop with Offices and Canteen facilities and a gross internal area of 374sqm. The proposed development is an amendment to a previous granted Planning Ref; F18A/0633.
Full Planning Permission for: (i) Construction of 27 no. own-door dwellings, comprising a mixture of 10 no. apartments (4 no. 2-beds and 6 no. 1-beds) not exceeding two storeys in height and 17 no. houses (9 no. 3-beds and 8 no. 4-beds) ranging from two to two-and-a-half storeys in height. (ii) Provision of a new vehicular entrance via Thormanby Road, internal access road, 32 no. vehicular parking spaces (inclusive of accessible/visitor spaces) and 5 no. motorcycle parking spaces; (iii) Provision of a new site boundary arrangement and refurbishment of the existing detached two-storey five-bedroom dwelling (Somerville House), which is to be retained within the overall site. (iv) Reuse of the existing vehicular entrance from Thormanby Road as a pedestrian access route to provide permeability and improved public access to the Howth SAAO area and Howth Cliff walks. (v) All ancillary site and infrastructural works, inclusive of landscaped public open space (997 m2), tree removal/planting, general landscaping, boundary treatments, provision of new pedestrian/public access to cliff walk via eastern site boundary, bicycle parking stores, bin stores, ESB substation, foul/surface water drainage, SuDS and attenuation areas necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
(i) demolition of existing two-storey five-bedroom dwelling and removal of existing vehicular entrance from Thormanby Road; (ii) construction of a residential development of 41 no. own-door family homes (including 1 no. two-storey three-bedroom house, 28 no. three-storey three-bedroom houses, and 6 no. three-bedroom duplex apartments atop 6 no. two-bedroom ground floor apartments) each served by vehicular parking and private amenity space; (iii) provision of a new vehicular entrance via Thormanby Road, internal access road, 55 no. vehicular parking spaces (inclusive of accessible/visitor spaces) and 5 no. motorcycle parking spaces; and, (iv) all ancillary site and infrastructural works, inclusive of landscaped public open space (1,531sq.m), tree removal/planting, general landscaping, boundary treatments, provision of new pedestrian/public access to cliff walk via eastern site boundary, bicycle parking stores, bin stores, ESB substation, foul/surface water drainage, SuDS and attenuation areas necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
Part 2 storey extension to the side of existing house and conversion of existing lower ground floor to incorporate habitable space with provision to increase the ground floor terrace to the side and rear of existing house and for all associated site works.
Protected Structure (ref: 0937) Planning Permission is sought by Smart Horizon Ltd. for the remodelling and change of use of the existing semi derelict vacant fish processing and warehouse building to include:- (i) Replacement of non-original windows with new traditional sliding timber sash windows; (ii) Provision of new external doors to replace non- original doors, (iii replacement and renewal of ground floor, first floor, and roof; (iv) New internal stairs; (v) External first floor terrace on steel structure to the rear, including the replacement of window with new access door and escape steel staircase to ground level at rear; (vi) New signage on front facade of building plus wall banner to the front; (vii) change of use from fish processing and warehouse to retail, food to go, and café/restaurant uses at ground and first floor; (viii) Associated ancillary services including drainage, all site works associated with same, at 11 West Pier, Howth, Co. AI Rcvd 02/10/2023
Permission to construct a new single-storey front porch in place of an existing porch. Retention Permission is sought for the construction of a new window opening on the first-floor rear elevation; and landscaping works to form a terrace which altered the ground floor level by more than 1m below the level of the adjoining ground level as a consequence of building a new extension under exempted development (extension currently under construction); and all associated site works.
Permission for amendment to previously granted permission Reg Ref: F19B/0206 to include; (i) Alterations to front (North East elevation) consisting: 2 storey projecting bay window with flat roof over, and alterations to canopy roof over existing bay windows and entrance porch at ground floor level to form new flat roof over. (ii) Alterations to ground and first floor front elevation windows, new render finish to all elevations together with landscaping and all associated works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission is sought for a development that will consist of renovations and extensions to the existing dormer bungalow to include: 1) Partial demolition of the existing house and roof. 2) Construction of a 2 storey gabled extension to part of front elevation with existing single storey hipped roof changed to a gable, new entrance canopy, bay window features and a new box dormer set into the existing roof. 3) Single and partially 2 storey extension to side (east) elevation. 4) single and partially 2 storey extensions to rear elevation with associated canopy feature. 5) Change of finish of existing roofs from concrete tile to natural slate. 6) All associated works, landscaping, & ancillary site works required to carry out the development.
(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
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.
WSHI Unlimited Company intends to apply for retention permission of a commercial gym at “Deer Park Hotel”, Howth Estate, Howth, Co. Dublin.
The development will consist of lowering existing front boundary wall replacing with decorative railing and provision of escape door and windows to west elevation.
Garage conversion to home office and gym.
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 will consist of the provision of 1 no. illuminated SUSHIDA sign (6.72 sq.m) to the south elevation, a fully retractable awning above the fenestration of the main entrance (7.1m long), signage inside fanlight glass above entrance, external planters and furniture to the south elevation, 1 no. illuminated SUSHIDA sign (1.66 sq.m) to the west elevation, the replacement of 3 glazed fixed sashes to the north elevation with 2 louvred panels and 1 access door.
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 extending the existing single-storey garage at the side of the house forward on the site converting the combined garage and extension to habitable space with a new window to the front fitting 3 No. Velux roof windows to the side roof building a new parapet wall and stone cladding to match the existing house. The works also involve moving the entrance door to the house and all associated internal site and drainage works.
The development will consist of: A) The removal of the existing single storey conservatory to the south-east elevation of the dwelling, B) The construction of a single storey flat roof extension to the south-east elevation of the existing dwelling, C) Modifications to the existing window openings, concerning size and composition, the addition of timber cladding to north-east and south-east elevations and the replacement of the existing glazed balustrades to the north-east elevation, D) Installation of 2no. rooflights on the north-westerly pitch of the existing roof, E) all associated site, landscaping and ancillary works including boundary treatments.
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
Permission for construction of a single storey extension to the side and front of Rookstown Lodge to provide for a dining area, an enlarged kitchen and family area & study area and the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the property to provide for a disabled accessible bedroom suite on the ground floor and an additional family bedroom on the first floor. Works will include replacing the pitched roof of the single storey living room to the rear with a flat roof and the relocation of the external wall of the living room.
Permission for development at a ground floor anchor retail unit, Block C of the Claremont Residential Development ( Former Techrete Site, Beshoff Motors and Garden Centre) Howth Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 V883. The development will consist of the provision of an ancillary off-licence sales area of c. 55.81 sq.m within the anchor retail unit permitted under Reg. Ref. No. SHD/009/19.
Permission for development at the ground floor anchor retail unit, Block C of the Claremont Residential Development ( Former Techrete Site, Beshoff Motors and Garden Centre). Howth Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 V883. The development will consist of the provision of 1 no. illuminated Tesco sign ( c.5.5 sq.m in area) to the south elevation of the retail unit.
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing one and a half storey detached dwelling, known as ‘Dawn View’ and its single storey detached garage, and the construction of a replacement single-storey, 4-bedroom dwelling with a pergola to the east and west of the house, a detached single storey garage with pergola, a new on-site wastewater treatment system, landscaping, boundary treatment (including providing replacement gates to the eastern vehicular entrance and the blocking up of the western gates) and all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and is submitted to the planning authority with the application. Additional Information Received 6th October 2025 Significant Additional Information Received 9/10/2025
The proposal consists of accessibility and upgrade works to the pier which will link the ferry gangway area, pier head and breakwater areas at the Northernmost end of the West Pier. The works include the excavation of portions of existing mixed asphalt, concrete and granite paved areas along with repair and upgrade of existing drainage and ducting, re-laying to falls and grouting / pointing of existing historic cobble sets (1250 sq. metres). Accessible walkways will be created in silver granite tones with contrasting yellow granite toned infill borders for visually impaired and mobility challenged persons along with the installation of small rectangular paving sets to provide a smooth surface. The new walkway sets will be the same style and colour as the existing silver colour footway paving currently used in the Harbour which will provide visual continuity. AI Received 15/04/2025 CAI received 30/05/25
Works to include demolition of existing conservatory to front and existing porch to the side of the dwelling, modification of existing openings to front and rear facades and formation of new openings to North & South facade, single storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, refurbishment of original dwelling and associated internal alterations and introduction of new rooflights. All above along with associated landscaping and site works including widening of existing vehicular entrance, improved vehicular and pedestrian access to existing dwelling.
Single storey side extension to include a new Kitchen/ dining / family area, with internal alterations to the ground floor, an attic conversion to accommodate 2 bedrooms and bathroom including a new continuous side dormer window, new velux roof window, new 'port hole' windows to front & rear elevations, replacement of the existing decorative stone to the front elevation with a rendered facade and associated site works all to existing detached single storey dwelling over basement garage. Add Info received 19th November 2020.
Protected Structures (Ref: 0556 and 0557) and within an Architectural Conservation Area. WSHI Ltd. and the Michal J Wright Group intend, in summary, to apply for planning permission to refurbish, redevelop, conserve, and change the use of part of the existing Howth Castle buildings, Stable Block and Attendant lands. The development proposed involves the demolition of some farm buildings, the refurbishment and construction of new buildings, and a change of use of part of the lower and upper ground floors of the castle and adjoining stable block and stable yard from primarily residential use to hospitality and tourist retail use. All of the reimagined, and new, areas will be under the control of a single management company which will be set up to manage the existing castle, stable areas and surrounding attendant lands. The breakdown of the overall development is as follows:- The Castle: Maintenance, refurbishment and minor conservation works as well as continuation of existing maintenance program for castle; change of use of upper ground floor of main castle building to tea rooms and reception area; conversion of rooms at lower ground floor to rest rooms, kitchens and storage areas. Provision of outdoor lift from ground to upper ground floor terrace. (There are no works or changes to all other floors of the castle other than a fire upgrade.) The Castle Stable Area: Change of use of ground floor of stables to artisan retail and café use and the construction of new rest rooms; erection of central covered pavilion for restaurant use with new kitchen area; renovation of original entrance through existing clock tower. Development also involves repairs to existing roofs and walls. The Castle Grounds (Part): Demolition of some farm buildings and retention and refurbishment of existing historical farm buildings; Reconfiguration of new entrance/ exit at 19th century gates to castle grounds; the creation of new access road to proposed new car and coach parking area and overflow car park; the creation of an assortment of recreational areas including a plant nursery, playground, picnic areas; erect temporary marquee and ancillary facilities for wedding events; pedestrianisation of areas around the Castle. Reopening and extension of existing historical cul de sac road past St. Marys Church and creation of new access road to Golf buildings which bypasses the front of the castle and links back to existing road; open pedestrian entrance from The Howth Road. Other: The overall development also involves localised landscaping, the creation of new connections to the foul sewer and provision of attenuation as per SUDs, and all site works associated with the proposed development, all on a site of 6.89 ha. all at Howth Castle, Howth Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13EH73. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. AI received 21/12/22
Permission for upgrading of existing roof with new ridge height, upgrading of existing dormers to each side of the roof, new entrance to ground floor and internal alterations all to existing house.
Permission for development consisting of upgrading of existing roof and upgrading of existing dormers to each side of roof, for new entrance to ground floor and for internal alterations all to existing two storey house.
Permission for retention
Retention permission for existing Garage conversion and renovation to games room, additional height to existing shed walls with the addition of new flat roof to facilitate replacement of existing dilapidated roof and garage conversion with ancillary works.
Construction of a single storey garden room (36.6 m.sq.) and external passenger lift to access to upper level of the existing garden area along with play areas, boundary treatments, landscaping and all other ancillary site development works. Additional Information Received 19/01/2026
The development will consist of; (A) The proposed works as granted under the previous planning application, planning Reg. Ref F21B/0168. (B) Proposed new external insulation with render finish to parts of the North, South, East Elevations and the entire West Elevation. (C) And all associated works
Permission for (i) Removal of the existing high level glass block window to the existing South East elevation. (ii) Proposed new window openings to the North West and South West elevations and a proposed new door opening to the South East elevation. (iii) Proposed new external insulation with render finish to part of the North West elevation, the entire North East elevation and part of the South East elevation. (iv) Proposed internal modifications. (v) Proposed landscape and associated site works.
Permission for the restoration and re-use of 2 no. existing cottages at Deer Park, Howth Demesne, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 TR62 within the grounds of Howth Castle (RPS Ref. No. 556). The proposed works will comprise new lime render finish to existing exposed stone and brickwork; repairs to existing stone finish; new stairs to access first floor levels; removal and replacement of party wall between units; existing windows and doors to be repaired or replaced; new window / door openings; existing roof to be repaired or replaced; provision of bin store and bicycle store, associated car parking, site development, drainage and landscaping works.
Minor amendments to development granted planning permission under FCC Reg. Ref. F13A/0002 (ABP Ref: PL06F.242511), including the repositioning of permitted House No. 24 northwards by c. 2.5m and westward by c. 1.5m and repositioning of permitted House No. 25 northwards by c. 2.5m to align with permitted houses to the west, and associated site development works House Nos. 24 and 25, and associated site development works, remain otherwise as permitted under FCC Reg. Ref. F13A/0002 (ABP Ref: PL06F.242511).
The proposed development consists of the repositioning of the permitted site boundary that forms the rear garden boundary, with consequent reduction of the plot sizes respectively, of House Nos. 24 & 25, otherwise permitted under FCC Reg. Ref. F13A/0002 (ABP Ref: PL06F.242511) as amended by FCC Reg. Ref F21A/0672.