Planning application · Fingal County Council

Demolition of the existing two-storey dwelling and associated garage at Hilltop House, Windgate Road

Hilltop House, Windgate Road, Howth, Co. Dublin, D13W9V6

F26A/0911E · FingalLodged

up to 2 storeys · Lodged

Planning application F26A/0911E to Fingal County Council: Demolition of the existing two-storey dwelling and associated garage and subsidiary structures, at Hilltop House, Windgate Road, Howth. A council decision is due by 2 December 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
F26A/0911E
Planning authority
Fingal County Council
Received
8 Oct 2026
Decision due
2 Dec 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Residential
Dwellings (estimated)
1
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Floor area (estimated)
605 m²
Read from the description, not stated on the register.

Proposed development

Planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing two-storey dwelling and associated garage and subsidiary structures (c. 601 sq.m), and the construction of a replacement two-storey dwelling (c. 605 sq.m) incorporating a garage and connected guest/au-pair accommodation; together with external pool and deck, hard and soft landscaping works including a green roof; realignment of the internal driveway/road and reversion of the primary vehicular access to the northern entrance off Windgate Road; partial demolition and reconstruction of the existing boundary wall and replacement gates at both the main and secondary entrances to achieve improved sightlines; replacement of the existing septic tank with a new wastewater treatment system; external lighting; and all ancillary site development works.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 2 Dec 2026.

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