11 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin
Conversion of a vacant fish processing building into a retail, food-to-go, and cafe/restaurant space.
F23A/0312 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 2 October 2023
- Reference
- F23A/0312
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for the remodelling and change of use of a semi-derelict warehouse and fish processing building. The works to this protected structure include window replacements, a new first-floor rear terrace, and new signage.
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Official record
Development description
- 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
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide opportunities for general enterprise and employment”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The St Lawrence Building, The Findlater St Lawrence Apts, Harbour Rd | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 326 m |
| 17 Findlater Apts, Harbour Rd, Howth Dublin 13 | Dec 2025 | €465,000 | 327 m |
| Apartment 8, The Findlater Building, Harbour Road | Oct 2025 | €467,000 | 327 m |
| 1 Findlater, St Lawrence Apartments, Harbour Road Howth | Oct 2025 | €450,000 | 327 m |
| Apartment 14, Findlater Apartments, Harbour Road | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 327 m |
| Apartment 21, Saint Lawrence Building, Harbour Roadprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €520,000 | 328 m |
| 1 Thulla, Dunbo Hill, Howth | Apr 2026 | €4,650,000 | 382 m |
| Flat 1, 55 Church Street, Howth | May 2026 | €1,050,000 | 387 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received2 October 2023
- Decision due27 October 2023
- Decision issued26 October 2023
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