Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered essential for the continued operational viability of Howth Fishery Harbour Centre and is consistent with national and local policies supporting marine infrastructure. It was determined that the proposal would not adversely affect the residential or visual amenities of the area, nor would it compromise the integrity of European sites or built heritage, provided specific mitigation measures are implemented.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dredging is essential to provide safe access for vessels, and the reuse of material for land reclamation is the most sustainable and beneficial disposal method considered.
- The design revisions, including a 150m water channel between the new land and the West Pier, appropriately mitigate impacts on the historic character and legibility of the protected structure.
- Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment conclude that no significant adverse effects will arise on the environment or the integrity of European sites, subject to strict adherence to the Construction Environmental Management Plan and Bird Conservation Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EEO11Objective EEO74Objective EE075Objective EEO77Policy HCAP8Policy HCAP12Policy GINHP26Policy GINHP27
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine involves dredging 240,000 cubic meters of seabed material to deepen Howth Harbour, with the material treated and used to reclaim 4.8 hectares of land west of the West Pier. This new landbank will facilitate harbour activities, provide 45 additional car parking spaces, a bus set-down area, and include a new slipway and public amenity space. The site context is a busy, multi-purpose fishery harbour with significant heritage value, i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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