InvalidExtensionDecided 9 July 2024

Grattan Lodge, Balscadden Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 FX39

Demolition of a shed and construction of a first-floor extension in Howth.

F24A/0605E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 5 July 2024

Reference: F24A/0605E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: Permission
Received: 5 July 2024

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of an existing shed and internal/external removals to construct a single-storey flat roof extension at first-floor level. The development will also provide an under-croft garage, landscaping, and chimney removal, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

(i) demolition of existing shed and internal and external removal/demolitions to existing house to accommodate the construction of 1 no. Single storey flat roof extension at first floor level, to the western/southern elevations of the existing two storey 3 bed dwelling to accommodate new kitchen/living area, pantry and stair core; (ii) internal amendments to the layout of the dwelling to provide for a 3 bedroom, 6 person dwelling; (iii) provision of an under croft garage/shed to the east of the main dwelling at ground floor level; (iv) provision of landscaping to the front garden area to provide screening; (v) removal of existing chimney located to the rear of the existing roof; and (vi) all ancillary work, inclusive of boundary treatments, landscaping, and suds, necessary to facilitate the development. This planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement’.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

HA - High AmenityHA

“Protect and enhance high amenity areas”

National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Kilcarrig, Balscadden Rd, Howth	Oct 2025	€2,842,000	126 m
Kilcarrig, Balscadden Rd, Howth	Oct 2025	€30,000	126 m
1 Cannon Rock View, Howth, Dublin 13	Mar 2025	€1,020,000	486 m

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Key dates

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Application received5 July 2024
Decision due29 August 2024
Decision issued9 July 2024

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