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RefusedApartmentsDecided 4 March 2024

Osprey, Kilrock Road, Howth, Co. Dublin

Modifications to a permitted scheme to add a setback third-floor penthouse, bringing the total to nine apartments.

F24A/0015 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 12 January 2024

Reference
F24A/0015
Authority
Fingal County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
Permission
Received
12 January 2024

Summary

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The proposed development consists of modifications to a previously permitted scheme, adding a setback third floor to accommodate a four-bedroom penthouse apartment. It also includes extensions to the second floor, two additional parking spaces, and an extension of the permitted basement for storage and bicycle parking, resulting in a four-storey building over basement with nine apartments.

Apartmentsapartmentspenthousemodification
Residential units
9
Storeys
4

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Official record

Development description

The proposed development will consist of modifications to the plans previously granted permission under reg. Ref f19a/0405 (and on appeal under 307006-20). It includes (i) the addition of a setback third floor containing 1 no. 4 bedroom penthouse apartment with balcony; (ii) minor modifications, including rear and side extension to the second floor to accommodate 1 no. 2 bedroom and 1 no. 3 bedroom apartment; (iii) 2 no. Additional car parking spaces, (iv) extension of permitted basement to accommodate storage and bicycle parking for residents; and (v) associated site, landscaping and engineering works to facilitate the development. The proposed addition will result in an increase of 1 no. Apartment, such that the proposed scheme contains 9 no. Apartments with a 4-storey building over basement. The application is accompanied by a natura impact statement.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RS - ResidentialRS
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
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
3 Asgard Park, Howth, Dublin 13Mar 2026€1,100,000180 m
St Anthony, Nashville Rd, HowthFeb 2026€1,850,000182 m
3 Asgard Apts, Balscadden, HowthAug 2025€450,000253 m
Apt 4, Emo House, 69 Main St Dublin 13Feb 2025€405,000311 m
Kilcarrig, Balscadden Rd, HowthOct 2025€30,000321 m
Kilcarrig, Balscadden Rd, HowthOct 2025€2,842,000321 m
5 St Marys Place, Howth, DublinMay 2025€667,000324 m
19 Crosstrees, Main St, Howthnot full market priceMar 2026€466,667361 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

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  1. Application received12 January 2024
  2. Decision due7 March 2024
  3. Decision issued4 March 2024
  4. Appeal submitted2 April 2024
  5. Appeal decided25 June 2025

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