Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is recommended for grant as it is consistent with the 'TC - Town and District Centre' zoning, supports national and regional compact growth objectives on a serviced infill site, and respects the character of the Howth Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The residential density of c.120.6 dph is appropriate for a 'City-Urban Neighbourhood' in the Dublin area, ensuring the efficient use of zoned and serviced town center land in accordance with national compact growth policy.
- The proposal preserves the character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) by retaining and refurbishing the street-fronting No. 60 Main Street and sensitively positioning the new apartment block against the site's steep topography.
- The development is unlikely to generate significant traffic movements beyond existing road capacity and will not cause undue injury to the residential amenities of neighboring properties in terms of overshadowing or overlooking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CS02Policy CSP1Policy CSP2Policy CSP12Policy CSP22Policy HCAP14Policy HCAP15Objective DMSO53Section 14.6.3
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to grant permission for a residential scheme at 60 Main Street, Howth. The proposal, as amended at the Request for Further Information (RFI) stage, involves the demolition of an existing office-use function room and the development of 35 residential units. The scheme consists of a new 3-4 storey over-basement apartment block (31 units) to the rear and the conversion of an existing early 20th-century building on Main Street i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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