GrantedAlterationsDecided 11 June 2026

43 Church Street, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13CP8R

Retention and alterations to a previously approved house design in Howth.

F26A/0304E · Fingal County Council · Lodged 15 April 2026

Reference: F26A/0304E
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission and Retention
Received: 15 April 2026

Summary

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The application seeks retention and alteration permissions for a house design previously approved under reference F20A/0115. Retention is sought for omitting the second floor and roof terrace, internal reconfigurations, and roof profile changes, while permission is sought for window modifications.

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Development description

The development will consist of : retention permission and permission for alterations to a residential dwelling previously approved under reg. Ref. F20a/0115. Retention permission is sought for (i) the omission of the second floor level and roof terrace - access remains to this level to facilitate building maintenance; (ii) reconfiguration of internal layout at ground and first floor level; (iii) insertion of new rear/north-facing window and alteration of side/west-facing window at first floor level; (iv) alterations to rear/north-facing window and insertion of clear glazing to side/west-facing window at ground floor level; (v) omission of chimney; (vi) reduction of maximum building height from the permitted 6.41m to 6.36m and alterations to roof profile to provide 3 no. Separate ridge levels. Permission is sought for (i) replacement of windows on side/east elevation at ground floor level with non-opening opaque glazed windows; and, (ii) alterations to rear/north-facing window at first floor level to provide opaque glazing.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
13 Church St, Howth, Co Dublin	Feb 2026	€400,000	50 m
3 St Laurence Quay, Harbour Road, Howth	Aug 2025	€400,000	65 m
31 Harbour View, Howth, Dublin	Oct 2025	€600,000	77 m
21 Church Street, Howth, Co Dublin	Aug 2025	€650,000	115 m
Apartment No. 3, 53 Church Street, Harbour Road	Sept 2025	€600,000	117 m
4 Garland Court, Abbey Street, Howth	Jan 2026	€500,000	120 m
28 Abbey Street, Dublin 1, 109 Marlborough Street	Jul 2025	€440,000	121 m
Flat 1, 55 Church Street, Howth	May 2026	€1,050,000	135 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.

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Application received15 April 2026
Decision due11 June 2026
Decision issued11 June 2026

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