176 Howth Road, Sutton, Dublin 13, D13 H004
Construction of a permanent steel frame and fabric cover over two tennis courts in Sutton.
F26A/0033E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 13 January 2026
- Reference
- F26A/0033E
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to construct a lightweight steel frame and tensile fabric cladding system to permanently cover two existing tennis courts. This will replace an existing seasonal dome structure.
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for the following development, construction of lightweight structure system consisting of a steel frame and tensile fabric cladding to permanently cover 2 no. Existing tennis courts for indoor play to replace existing seasonal dome structure and all additional site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”
National zoning type: Active open space
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Howth Rd, Sutton, Dublin 13 | May 2026 | €900,000 | 83 m |
| Cuala, Greenfield Road, Sutton | Feb 2025 | €2,200,000 | 95 m |
| 24 Howth Rd, Sutton Cross, Dublin 13 | Jan 2026 | €1,025,000 | 112 m |
| 20 Howth Road, Sutton, Dublin 13 | Jun 2025 | €1,255,000 | 115 m |
| 6 St Catherines Terrace, Howth Rd, Sutton Dublin 13 | Aug 2025 | €490,000 | 137 m |
| 76 Glencarraig, Sutton, Dublin 13 | Jun 2026 | €825,000 | 197 m |
| The Grove, 162 Howth Road, Sutton | Jun 2026 | €1,020,000 | 198 m |
| Ouvane, 11 Greenfield Road, Sutton | May 2026 | €2,000,000 | 244 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 January 2026
- Decision due16 March 2026
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