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Fingal Weekly Planning23 Apr 2026

F26A/0045E

5 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin

Lead potentialMedium

Change of use of a protected structure with refurbishment, fitout, door replacement and floor works; well-defined moderate scope.

Planning stageFurther Information
Project typeConversion Change Of Use
Development sectorCommercial Retail
Matched trades6

Source description

What is being proposed

Planning permission is sought at No 5 West Pier, Howth Co. Dublin (a protected structure) by Shona Wright for material change of use at the Former Lifeboat House, from storage use to seafood processing use with ancillary dispatch, & café with eat-in seating. The proposed development works will include: Refurbishment of the fabric of the existing building, fitout of premises to accommodate food preparation and packaging & serving area, replacement of doors, relaying of existing floor to allow for servicing, restoration or repair works on the exterior of the building (as necessary); repair and replacement of doors, new signage and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Additional Information received 23/04/26

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

6 evidence-led matches
01

Fitout Shopfront

High

Fitout of premises for food preparation, packaging and serving area plus new signage explicitly described.

02

Flooring Tiling

Medium

Relaying of existing floor to allow for servicing explicitly described.

03

Plastering Rendering

Medium

Refurbishment of fabric of existing building and restoration/repair works on exterior.

04

Plumbing Heating

Medium

Food preparation and café use implies water and sanitary services.

05

Windows Doors

Medium

Replacement of doors and repair/replacement of doors explicitly described.

06

Electrical

Low

Fitout for food processing and café implies electrical installation work.