Snooker Hall, Baily Green Road, Howth, Co. Dublin
Conversion of a historic snooker hall in Howth into a community cafe and weekend market.
F23A/0699 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 17 November 2023
- Reference
- F23A/0699
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 17 November 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to remodel and change the use of a semi-derelict historic dance, badminton, and snooker hall. It will be converted into a community exercise and recreational space, a small cafe with outdoor decking, and a local indoor market operating on weekends and bank holidays.
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission is sought by alpine management howth ltd. For the following: (i) remodelling and change of use of semi derelict historic dance/badminton/snooker hall to community recreational use café, wcs, and (ii) local indoor market (only at weekends and bank holidays). The application will involve the reimagination of the dance/badminton/snooker hall space as, (a) a community exercise and recreational space; (b) local indoor market with market stalls at the weekend and on bank holiday; (c) a small café and wcs. With outdoor seating on decking area; and (d) canopy over entrance and outdoor signage. The application includes all site works associated with same, all at snooker hall, baily green road, howth, co. Dublin.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thormanby Rd, Howth, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €540,000 | 65 m |
| East House, Windgate Rise, Howthprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €1,475,000 | 259 m |
| Pine Lodge, Howth Summit, Howth | Jun 2025 | €1,750,000 | 367 m |
| 4 Thormanby Hill, Howth, Co. Dublin | Feb 2025 | €1,800,000 | 378 m |
| Holly Cottage, Balkill Rd, Howth Dublin 13 | Sept 2025 | €1,407,000 | 409 m |
| 13a Thormanby Hill, Thormanby Road, Howth | Jul 2026 | €2,000,000 | 448 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 November 2023
- Decision due19 January 2024
- Decision issued15 January 2024
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Compliance submission with Condition 11 of Register Reference F25A/0651E
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F25A/0651E/C3/11FingalLodged 6 Jul 2026Infrastructure
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance submission with Condition 5NN of Register Reference F25A/0651E
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F25A/0651E/C1/5NNFingalLodged 23 Apr 2026Other
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Compliance submission with Condition 6 of Register Reference F25A/0651E
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F25A/0651E/C2/6FingalLodged 6 Jul 2026Other
- Refused30 m away
(a) Demolition of three existing residences
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F06A/0722/E1FingalLodged 23 Aug 2011Demolition
- Refused40 m away
(a) Demolition of three existing residences, Tomar House, The Mortgage
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F12A/0057FingalLodged 2 Mar 2012Demolition
- Refused40 m away
Permission for the following — (i) Demolish three existing residences
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F11A/0459FingalLodged 16 Dec 2011Demolition
- Refused40 m away
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