Dunbo Lodge, 4A Dunbo Hill, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Change of use of a two-storey dwelling to two independent units in Howth.
F14A/0474 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 25 November 2014
- Reference
- F14A/0474
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 25 November 2014
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the change of use of the existing two-storey dwelling known as Dunbo Lodge into two independent units.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
(ii) change of use of the existing two storey dwelling to two independ
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect and enhance the special physical and social character of town and district centres and provide and/ or improve urban facilities”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3a Dunbo Hill, Howth, Dublin 13 | May 2026 | €550,000 | 22 m |
| Flat 1, 55 Church Street, Howth | May 2026 | €1,050,000 | 38 m |
| Dunora, Dunbo Hill Howth, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €750,000 | 38 m |
| Apartment No. 3, 53 Church Street, Harbour Road | Sept 2025 | €600,000 | 44 m |
| 1 Thulla, Dunbo Hill, Howth | Apr 2026 | €4,650,000 | 76 m |
| 3 St Laurence Quay, Harbour Road, Howth | Aug 2025 | €400,000 | 99 m |
| 31 Harbour View, Howth, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €600,000 | 168 m |
| 8 The St Lawrence Building, The Findlater St Lawrence Apts, Harbour Rd | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 170 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received25 November 2014
- Decision due28 January 2015
- Decision issued27 January 2015
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