Applying for planning permission for East Pier Upper Deck Refurbishment, to be carried out on the upper level of the East Pier, a protected structure (RPS 595a), at Howth Fishery Harbour Centre, Howth, Co. Dublin. The proposal consists of removing the existing life expired concrete and rubble surfacing material and replacing with a new smooth accessible concrete surface over 4600 sq.m. and to carry out structural protection works to the rear of buildings that abut the upper deck to give increased storm protection as described in the planning pack. AI Received 15/04/2025

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