Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedRetentionDecided 6 May 2025

Cliff Haven, Thormanby Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13 H972

Retention of a viewing pod in the rear garden of a house in Howth.

F25A/0208E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 13 March 2025

Reference
F25A/0208E
Authority
Fingal County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
Retention
Received
13 March 2025

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a single viewing pod located in the rear garden of the property. The pod has replaced a pre-existing garden room at the same location and includes associated landscaping.

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Development description

Retention permission is sought for (i) 1 no. Viewing pod situated within the rear garden; and, (ii) all associated site works, including boundary treatments and landscaping necessary to facilitate the development. The viewing pod has replaced a pre-existing garden room at the same location.

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

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Key dates

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  1. Application received13 March 2025
  2. Decision due7 May 2025
  3. Decision issued6 May 2025
  4. Appeal submitted3 June 2025
  5. Appeal decided2 October 2025

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