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796-798 Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB2580/24

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of the demolition of the 2-no. existing two-storey houses (of c.234.4sqm and c. 172.5 sqm) and associated outbuildings, and the construction of a new residential development in 3 no. new build blocks, Block A, Block B, and Block C ranging between 3 and 4 storeys in height. The development consists of 30 no. residential units (13 no. 1 bed units, 8 no. 2 bed units, and 9 no. 3 bed units) and associated residential amenity space. The overall development proposal provides for the following: -Block A (c. 1395.4 sqm GFA) - 3 to 4 storeys and shall consist of 15 no. units (7 no. 1 bed units, 3 no. 2 bed units, and 5 no. 3 bed units) with all associated gardens, balconies, terraces, storage space and access cores. Block B (c. 540.2 sqm GFA)- 3 storeys and shall consist of 6 no. apartment units (3 no. 1 bed units, 1 no. 2 bed unit and 2 no. 3-bed units) with all associated gardens, terraces, storage space and access core. Block C (c. 791.5 sqm GFA) - 3 storeys and shall consist of 9 no. units (3 no. 1 bed units, 4 no. 2 bed units, and 2 no. 3 bed units) with all associated gardens, balconies, terraces, storage space and access cores. Each residential unit has an associated area of private open space in the form of balconies, terraces and gardens. The development shall also provide for the provision of vehicular and pedestrian access off Howth Road; 18 no. car parking spaces at surface level (10. of these as EV designated spaces), 2 no. motorcycle parking spaces, 72 no. bicycle parking spaces (56 no. resident spaces, 15 no. visitor spaces, 1 no. cargo bike space), and refuse and recycling storage facilities, including a bike/bin store of c.8.9sqm GFA. The site development and infrastructural works provide for water, foul and surface water drainage and all associated connections; all ESB connections/infrastructure and site service connections; all landscaping and public lighting; all boundary treatment works; internal walkways and hard landscaping; and all associated site clearance, demolition, and development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Nov 2024

  2. Further information requested

    27 Jan 2025

  3. Further information received

    15 May 2025

  4. Decision due

    11 Jun 2025

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    11 Jun 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    3 Jul 2025

  7. Appeal decided: APPEAL WITHDRAWN

    18 Jul 2025

  8. Grant issued

    24 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
796-798 Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
358 ha
Residential Units
30

Timeline

Registration Date
25 November 2024
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
11 June 2025
Grant Date
24 July 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ACP-322927-25
Decision
APPEAL WITHDRAWN
Submitted
3 July 2025
Decided
18 July 2025

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3095/24REFUSE PERMISSION25 Jan 2024

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing two storey houses (c. 234.4sqm and c. 172.5 sqm) and associated outbuildings, and the construction of a new residential development in 2 no. new build blocks, Block A and Block B, ranging between 3 and 6 storeys in height over single basement level. The development consists of 57 no. apartments (17 no. 1 bed units and 40 no. 2 bed units) and associated residential amenity space. The overall development proposal provides for the following: - Block A (c. 3,419.16 sqm GFA) is 4 to 6 storeys over single basement level and shall consist of 36 no. apartment units (6 no. 1 bed units, 30 no. 2 bed units) with all associated balconies, roof garden of c.81.3sqm, storage and plant space. Block B (c. 1733.3 sqm GFA) is 3 to 5 storeys over single basement level and shall consist of 21 no. residential apartment units (11 no. 1 bed units and 10 no. 2 bed units) with all associated balconies, storage, and plant space. Each apartment has an associated area of private open spaces in the form of balconies/terraces. The single basement level (c. 1687 sqm GFA) provides for 38 no. car parking spaces (including 2 no. accessible spaces and 21 designated EV parking bays); 2 no. motorcycle spaces; 215 no. bicycle parking spaces;) 3 no. plant rooms, refuse and recycling storage areas; and circulation and lobby areas. The development shall also provide for the provision of vehicular and pedestrian access points off Howth Road; 20 additional bicycle parking spaces at surface level; and 1 no. ESB substation and switch-room (c. 28 sqm). The site development and infrastructural works provide for water, foul and surface water drainage, and all associated connections; all landscaping and public lighting; all boundary treatment works; internal walkways and hard landscaping; and all associated site clearance, demolition, excavation and development works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application.

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WEB2149/24REFUSE PERMISSION18 Sept 2024

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing two storey house of c. 234.4sqm and associated outbuildings.

Site of c. 0.287 ha at 796, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin, D05HK76

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WEB1238/26Registered Application5 Feb 2026

October Two Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development on lands of c. 0.505ha at 794, 796 and 798 Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05KP65, D05HK76, D05Rt99. The development will consist of the demolition of the 3 no. existing two-storey houses (of c. 233.7 sqm. c. 234.4sqm and c. 172.5 sqm respectably) and associated outbuildings, and the construction of a new residential development in 2 no. new build blocks, Block A and Block B, ranging between 3 and 5 storeys in height over single basement level. The development consists of 58 no. residential units (20 no. 1 bed units, 29 no. 2 bed units, and 9 no. 3 bed units), associated residential amenity space, ancillary plant, refuse and bicycle parking storage. The overall development proposal provides for the following: Block A (c. 3312.1sqm GFA) - 5 storeys and shall consist of 40 no. units (15 no. 1 bed units, 16 no. 2 bed units, and 9 no. 3 bed units) with associated balconies, and access cores. Block B (c. 1481.7 sqm GFA)- 3 storeys and shall consist of 18 no. apartment units (5 no. 1 bed units, and 13 no. 2-bed units) with associated balconies and access cores. Each residential unit has an associated area of private open space in the form of balconies. The development shall also provide for the provision of vehicular and pedestrian access off Howth Road; 35 no. car parking spaces at basement level - (including 2 no. designated accessible spaces and 18no. EV charging spaces), 2 no. motorcycle parking spaces, 135 no. bicycle parking spaces (105 no. resident spaces, 30 no. visitor spaces), refuse and recycling storage facilities, ESB substation and switch room, bicycle store, and plant and storage rooms. The site development and infrastructural works provide for water, foul and surface water drainage and all associated connections; all ESB connections/infrastructure and site service connections; all landscaping and public lighting; all boundary treatment works; internal walkways and hard landscaping; and all associated site clearance, demolition, and development works necessary to facilitate the development of the site. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application.

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WEB1316/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID13 Feb 2026

Permission to widen the two existing vehicular entrances to Howth Road; demolish the existing bungalow; build a new detached, part single storey, part two storey house with outdoor terrace to the front at first floor level; and all associated site works at 788 Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05DV78.

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WEb1448/26GRANT PERMISSION26 Feb 2026

Permission to widen the two existing vehicular entrances to Howth Road; demolish the existing bungalow; build a new detached, part single storey, part two storey house with outdoor terrace to the front at first floor level; and all associated site works at 788 Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05DV78.

788, Howth Road, Dublin 5

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2670/20APPLICATION WITHDRAWN5 May 2020

Permission - the development will consist of : (i) demolition of existing two storey dwelling, attached garage and sheds to the rear; (ii) construction of 1 no. three storey 4-bedroom dwelling (House type A) fronting Howth Road, featuring a one bedroom granny flat with own door access at ground floor level; (iii) construction of 2 no. semi-detached two storey 3 bedroom dwellings (House Types B&C) to the rear of site; (iv) all houses are accessed off Howth Road via internal driveway and to be served by 6 no. on-curtilage vehicular parking spaces (2 each); (v) relocation and remodelling of the existing vehicular entrance gate off Howth Road with additional pedestrian gate; (vi) other works as part of the development include: rooflights, landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDS drainage and all associated works necessary to facilitate develoment.

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3800/20GRANT PERMISSION24 Nov 2020

The development will consist of: (i) Demolition of existing two storey dwelling, attached garage and sheds to the rear; (ii) Construction of 1 no. detached three storey 4-bedroom dwelling (House Type A) fronting Howth Road, featuring a one bedroom granny flat with own door access at ground floor level & front terrace at second floor; (iii) construction of 2 no. semi-detached two storey 3-bedroom dwellings (House Types B&C) to the rear of site. All houses are accessible off Howth Road via a shared internal driveway which provides access to 4 no. on-curtilage vehicular parking spaces (2 no. serving House A, 1 no. serving House B & 1 no. serving House C); (iv) Relocation and remodelling of the existing vehicular entrance off Howth Road; and (v) other works as part of the development include: rooflights, landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDS Drainage and all associated works necessary to facilitate development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.

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WEB1795/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVA10 Apr 2025

RETENTION PERMISSION Dublin City Council - I Michael McCawley intend to apply for Retention Permission for Development at this site 806 Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05 A060. The development consists of proposed changes to previously approved Reg. Ref.3800/20, relating to condition 1 and 3, consisting of (i) Alterations to the single storey porch element to dwellings B and C from cantilevered roof structures to supported roof structures (ii) The location of the two rear dwellings (B and C) in relation to the north western site boundary (iii) The parapet height of the side bay windows of dwellings B and C (iv) The retention of clear glass to the south west facing window to dwelling A and all associated ancillary site and landscaping works.

806, Howth Road, Dublin 5

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WEB2083/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA11 Dec 2023

The development will consist of proposed changes to previously approved Reg Ref: 3800/20, consisting of proposed changes to external glazing to rear on GF and change of room use from bedroom to gym. Proposed addition of a balcony on first floor to the front of the dwelling and associated facade amendments. Proposed increase in size of master bedroom and alteration of glazing and balcony at second floor level.

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WEB2134/23GRANT PERMISSION21 Dec 2023

The development will consist of proposed changes to previously approved Reg Ref: 3800/20, consisting of proposed changes to external glazing to rear on GF and change of room use from bedroom to gym. Proposed addition of a balcony on first floor to the front of the dwelling and associated facade amendments. Proposed increase in size of master bedroom and alteration of glazing and balcony at second floor level.

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