O'Connell's Bar and Lounge, 4 East Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13A215
Removal of an existing awning over the external seating area at O'Connell's Bar.
F21A/0058 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 4 February 2021
- Reference
- F21A/0058
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 4 February 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the removal of an existing awning over the external seating area at the front elevation of O'Connell's Bar and Lounge in Howth.
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Development description
Removal of existing awning over external seating area at front elevati
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Asgard Apts, Balscadden, Howth | Aug 2025 | €450,000 | 110 m |
| 28 Abbey Street, Dublin 1, 109 Marlborough Street | Jul 2025 | €440,000 | 184 m |
| 4 Garland Court, Abbey Street, Howth | Jan 2026 | €500,000 | 204 m |
| 13 Church St, Howth, Co Dublin | Feb 2026 | €400,000 | 222 m |
| 21 Church Street, Howth, Co Dublin | Aug 2025 | €650,000 | 230 m |
| Apt 4, Emo House, 69 Main St Dublin 13 | Feb 2025 | €405,000 | 246 m |
| 3 St Laurence Quay, Harbour Road, Howth | Aug 2025 | €400,000 | 289 m |
| 31 Harbour View, Howth, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €600,000 | 310 m |
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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 February 2021
- Decision due31 March 2021
- Decision issued30 March 2021
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