Howth Coast Guard Station, 12a West Pier, Howth, Dublin 13, D13 VW52
Minor alterations to the boundary fence, gate, and footpath at Howth Coast Guard Station.
F25A/0051 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 23 January 2025
- Reference
- F25A/0051
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 23 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of removing existing palisade fencing and a concrete footpath, installing new fencing and a dished footpath entrance, and resurfacing the rear yard in brushed concrete.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- The development will consists of : proposed minor alterations to existing boundary fence, gate and footpath to rear/side of howth guard station. The following works are proposed
- Removal of the existing painted palisade fencing and gate
- Proposed new palisade fencing to three sides, and gate to new locations as per drawings
- Removal of 7.0 m section of brushed concrete footpath and construction of new dished footpath entrance with matching brushed concrete finish
- Removal of existing asphalt, gravel and broken concrete finishes to yard at rear of station and resurfacing in brushed concrete with associated drainage works on site
- All associated site services, drainage, lighting and landscaping required in conjunction with works
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Findlater Apts, Harbour Rd, Howth Dublin 13 | Dec 2025 | €465,000 | 207 m |
| Apartment 8, The Findlater Building, Harbour Road | Oct 2025 | €467,000 | 207 m |
| 1 Findlater, St Lawrence Apartments, Harbour Road Howth | Oct 2025 | €450,000 | 207 m |
| Apartment 14, Findlater Apartments, Harbour Road | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 207 m |
| Apartment 21, Saint Lawrence Building, Harbour Roadprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €520,000 | 209 m |
| 8 The St Lawrence Building, The Findlater St Lawrence Apts, Harbour Rd | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 216 m |
| 4 Marine Villas, Howth Rd, Howth Dublin 13 | Nov 2025 | €331,000 | 292 m |
| 1 Marina Villa, Howth, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €335,000 | 292 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 January 2025
- Decision due19 March 2025
- Decision issued18 March 2025
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