160, Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB5879/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
(i) Proposed dormer window at attic level on the south-west side of the dwelling; (ii) Proposed new window at attic level to the front of the dwelling; (iii) Three proposed new rooflights; (iv) internal alterations to allow access to the attic level; (v) all ancillary site works including landscaping, boundary treatments, and associated works necessary to facilitate the development.
Application Timeline
Application received
5 Dec 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
5 Feb 2026
Decision due
6 Feb 2026
Grant issued
12 Mar 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 160, Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 701.97 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 5 December 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 5 February 2026
- Grant Date
- 12 March 2026
Location
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