Sutton South

283 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Sutton South, from 3 m² to 63,825 m² (6.38 ha, 15.77 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 6 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RS - Residential (Existing residential)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 260 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3HA - High Amenity (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4OS - Open Space (Active open space)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3CI - Community Infrastructure (Community facilities)
  The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 19 Aug 2026Referral

  Construction of 3 no. two-and-a-half-storey, five-bedroom detached dwe

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0747E

• 2 Jul 2026Request additional information

  The development will consist of: The installation of a metal clad d

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0578E

• 21 Apr 2026Grant permission

  The development will consist of alterations to the previously granted

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0317E

• 3 Apr 2026Grant permission

  We, David & Eimear Howard, intend to apply for planning permission for

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0272E

• 24 Mar 2026Grant permission for retention

  retention planning permission for development consisting of extensions

  Retention · Fingal County Council, F26A/0231E

• 21 Mar 2026Invalid application

  Alterations to the previously granted planning application, Planning R

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0214E

• 30 Jan 2026Grant permission

  Planning Permission for (1) change of use of existing attic to home of

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0059

• 29 Jan 2026Grant permission

  The proposed development will consist of the demolition of three exist

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0055E

• 5 Jan 2026Grant permission & grant retention

  The development will consist of: (i) the demolition of a single storey

  Permission and retention · Fingal County Council, F26A/0002E

• 16 Dec 2025Invalid application

  The development will consist of:

  Permission and retention · Fingal County Council, F25A/1165E

• 11 Dec 2025Grant permission

  (i) Construction of a single storey flat roof extension to the side an

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1151E

• 10 Oct 2025Grant permission

  Brian Tapley and Leisha Tobin are applying for Planning Permission for

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0929E

• 9 Oct 2025Grant permission & grant retention

  The development will consist of : a) Retention of internall renovation

  Permission and retention · Fingal County Council, F25A/0921

• 3 Sept 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission is sought at Sealawn, Shielmartin Road, Sutton, Du

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0806E

• 15 Aug 2025Grant permission

  Permission for renovation to the existing two storey coach house/offic

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0749E

• 25 Jul 2025Refuse permission & refuse retention

  (i)Retention planning permission is sought for:- Elevated platform at

  Permission and retention · Fingal County Council, F25A/0676E

• 18 Jul 2025Refuse permission for retention

  Retention permission is sought by Margaret Gannon for development on l

  Retention · Fingal County Council, F25A/0661E

• 17 Jul 2025Grant permission for retention

  Retention planning permission for modifications to a permitted develop

  Retention · Fingal County Council, F25A/0655E

• 10 Jul 2025Grant permission

  Planning Permission is sought for the construction of a standalone sin

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0623E

• 10 Jul 2025Grant permission

  Planning Permission is sought works to the Clubhouse comprising modifi

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0622E

• 3 Jul 2025Invalid application due to site notice

  Planning Permission for the provision of a rear ground floor extension

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0594E

• 2 Jul 2025Invalid application

  Works to the Clubhouse comprising modifications to the existing clubho

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0591E

• 2 Jul 2025Invalid application

  Planning Permission for the construction of a standalone single storey

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0592E

• 20 Jun 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of a single storey extention to the front

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0555E

• 27 May 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission is sought for works to existing 5-bedroom single s

  Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0465E

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Howth Head SAC 000202
• Special Area of Conservation: North Dublin Bay SAC 000206
• Special Protection Area: North Bull Island SPA 004006
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Howth Head 000202

Recorded monuments

• DU015-031001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  The small, oratory-like, building (DU015-031002-) is eccentrically located in a circular enclosure (diam. c. 28m) which is defined by a flat-topped bank (Wth 6m, H 0.6m) best preserved to the east of the church. The 1937 edition OS 6-inch map shows a curved boundary to the west of the church which is probably a continuation of this ecclesiastical enclosure. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 26 January 2015

• DU015-031002 Church
  Description

  The small, oratory-like, building is located within a circular enclosure (DU015-031001-). Known as St Fintan's the church is roughly rectangular in plan (int. dims. L 5m, Wth 2.45m). Built of large blocks of sandstone, granite and tufa with dressed quoins. The walls are battered. It appears to be an Early-Norman church with later medieval alterations. Originally entered in the west through a lintelled doorway, which was replaced by a pointed arched doorway. This has chamfered jambs. A square recess above the doorway has a circular ope. There is a single bellcote on the west gable. In the interior there are three wall presses, that in the east end of the north wall incorporates the arch of an earlier window. The wall niche in the south is angular in plan with deeply chamfered side stones and a carved head; the third wall press is a square-headed niche in the west end of the south wall. The east window is rounded with septfoil moulding on the arch and chamfered sandstone and limestone jambs. Now blocked up. Partial remains of a window are present at the western end of the north wall. The window in the northeast angle is semi-circular headed whilst that in the south is overgrown. Metal railings have been added to roof and door. The Bellingham graveplot, also defined by railings is attached externally to the church on the north facade. Much of the mortar has been washed out of the exterior of the south, north and east walls. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 26 January 2015

• DU015-031003 Graveyard
  Description

  A roughly square area enclosed by the townland boundary on all sides except the W where there is a curve in the boundary indicating the former existence of an early ecclesiastical enclosure (DU015-031001-). St Fintan's graveyard has been extended significantly to the southeast and northwest. the oldest section known as the 1189 section adjoins St Fintan's church. To the east is the 1907 section and to the west is the 1954 section. The newest extends downslope to the west as is known as the 'lawn' as it contains only flat gravemarkers (Fingal Historic Graveyards Project 2008). Still in use. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 26 January 2015

• DU019-002 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  St. Fintan's Well in the parish of Howth now lies within the garden of a private residence. This is a natural spring enclosed by a rough, dry-stone built, structure. Tradition records that water from the well cures sore eyes and stomach disorders (Ó Danachair 1958, 77). It is still venerated. Folklore collected from Howth School recorded the following tradition about St. Fintan's Well; 'St Fintan's Well, sometimes called "The Wishing Well". This well is situated in a field belonging to Mr Davidson at Sutton side of Howth hill; it is just off the main road from Sutton to Howth Summit, and the right of way entrance to it crosses the hill tram line (G.N.R.). The corner of the field where the well is situated is fenced off from the rest of the land. The well is supposed to have been connected with St Fintan's Church or oratory, the ruins of which are in St Fintan's cemetery on the same road and nearly opposite the entrance to the Howth Golf Club. The well is built of large stones, and the top is covered by blackberry bushes. A number of sycamore trees surround it; and there is a small path right round the well. The water is icy cold, even in very hot weather, and the well has never been known to dry up. The people of the surrounding district used this well constantly until quite recently. There used to be three wire arches over the well, to which were tied rags and ribbons, but only one of these arches now remains. A wooden door which covered the entrance has also disappeared. Rags and medals are still tied on the wire arch and on the bushes and fencing, and someone has placed a statue of the Sacred Heart over the well. There were never any processions or patterns held there, but people used to say "Three Hail Marys" in honour of St Fintan, drink some water, and walk round the well three times. The water was supposed to be good for all bodily ailments' (The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Pages 1-2; https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4498746/4385626/4510006). See attached photos (04/05/06) taken by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F024.06.00060 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/31482, F024.06.00374 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/16740 and F024.06.00376 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/46725. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 19 April 2023

• DU019-005 Martello tower
  Description

  Sutton Martello Tower No. 1 (Kerrigan 1995, 174). According to Kerrigan (1995, 168) construction of the Dublin area Martello Towers and their batteries commenced in 1804 under the supervision of Colonel Benjamin Fisher of the Royal Engineers and by December 1805 all towers were armed and complete. Kerrigan (ibid., 174) recorded that; 'Twelve towers were constructed north of Dublin: each tower mounted one 24-pounder, apart from the tower on Ireland's Eye with two 24-pounders. No batteries were constructed with these towers'. This martello tower was located in an impressive position on the SW side of Howth Head, overlooking Dublin Bay. This tower protected Sutton Creek in the mudflats on the north side of Dublin Bay (Kerrigan 1995, 174; Bolton et al 2012,147). The masonry has been rendered. Doorway is in the N and is defended by machicolation. The parapet level is marked by a string course. The windows are on two levels. They are rectangular with decorative plasterwork. This martello tower has been converted to a private residence. Tower described by Kerrigan (1995, 174) as; 'Tower no. 1, on the south-west side of the Howth promontory, protected Sutton Creek in the mudflats of the north side of Dublin Bay. The tower survives in poor condition, empty and derelict, having previously been converted into a residence'. Martello Tower described by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) as a; 'Martello tower, c.1805, granite rubble walls, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having machicolation supported by brackets over entrance door. Raised extension to roof, c.1990' (NIAH Reg. No. 11366017; https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/11366017/sutton-creek-martello-tower-strand-road-sutton-south-sutton) See attached plans of Sutton Martello Tower No. 1 courtesy of the Irish Military Archives - Archival Reference Code: IE/MA/MPD/ad134126-001 & IE/MA/MPD/ad134126-002 See attached Taylor's 1816 Map showing the location of the Martello Tower. Taylor, J. 1816 Taylor's map of the environs of Dublin: extending 10 to 14 miles from the castle, by actual survey, on a scale of 2 inches to one mile. Photo © https://martellotowersutton.com/history/#iLightbox[ea770eba4944951348b]/0 Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 23 January 2023

Architectural heritage

• Graveyard/cemetery, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Burial plot of Bellingham family, c.1890, with pair of cut-stone markers set behind cast-iron railings. Set adjacent to Saint Fintan's Church [SMR DU015-031002-].

• Sutton Castle, house, 1890–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached multiple-bay four-storey Victorian Tudor-style house, built 1892-5, built on several terraces and retaining original fenestration. Designed by architect Alfred Darbyshire (1839-1908) for Andrew Jameson (1855-1941). ROOF: Multiple span pitched roof of varying heights. Terracotta tiles and ridge tiles. Tall red brick art deco style chimneys. Cast iron rainwater goods. WALLS: Combination of yellow brick, pebbledash and terracotta tiles. OPENINGS: Bipartite and tripartite timber casement windows with canted stone sills. Gothic style pointed entrance porch. INTERIOR: Retains original lobby and reception rooms.

• Coastguard station, 1840–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Terrace of eight three-bay single-storey yellow brick former coastguard cottages, c.1850, with projecting entrance porches. Now in use as private dwellings.ROOF: Single span roof gabled at both ends with slate roof having terracotta ridge tiles; rendered or brick chimney to gable end with terracotta pots. WALLS: Yellow brick with cement rendered plinth. OPENINGS: Timber sash windows, granite sill. Timber tongue and grooved door.

• Sealawn, house, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, c.1830, with flight of granite steps to centrally placed door. Entrance piers and screen walls with cast-iron gates.ROOF: Slate hipped roof with terracotta ridge tiles and rendered stacks. WALLS: Smooth plaster with plaster quoins and string course; decorative urns to parapet; hood mouldings over windows. OPENINGS: Original multipane timber sashes. Timber door surround with leaded side lights and fanlight; timber door.

• Beachfield and Beachfield House, house, 1840–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of semi-detached two-bay three-storey over raised basement double-pile houses, c.1845, with segmental-headed door openings approached by flight of steps. Single-bay three-storey returns to rear. House to right partly re-fenestrated, c.1990. House to left retaining original fenestration.ROOF: Double-pile behind nap rendered parapet; nap rendered chimney stacks; yellow clay octagonal pots. WALLS: Nap rendered; channelled to ground floor; ruled and lined to upper floors; nap rendered and cut-stone courses; exposed rubble stone and red brick construction to left side elevation; roughcast to right side elevation; nap rendered to returns; unpainted. OPENINGS: Square-headed window openings; continuous sill courses; moulded architraves; consoled entablatures to first floor; 6/6 timber sash windows; replacement uPVC windows, to right upper floors; segmental headed door openings; cut-stone Doric door cases; timber panelled doors; overlights.

• Croxteth, house, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached four-bay two-storey house with gablets to dormer attic, c.1900, with advanced gabled end bay to right. Ornate timber veranda to ground floor.ROOF: Double pitched red tile with gable fronted section to right; timber barge boards; cast iron rainwater goods. WALLS: Smooth rendered with plaster decoration; balustraded timber veranda. OPENINGS: uPVC casement windows and doors. Original stained glass fanlight to windows.

• Gilmoss, house, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached four-bay single-storey house with turrets to dormer attic, c.1900. Ornate latticed veranda to ground floor.ROOF: Double pitched sprocketed red tile roof; catslide over veranda; decorative turret and gable to attic windows; corniced red brick chimney. WALLS: Smooth plaster walls with plaster decoration over windows. Ornate timber veranda. OPENINGS:Timber casement windows; original timber door; timber cornice to upper window surrounds.

• Slieverue, house, 1875–1905 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached double-pile three-bay two-storey house, c.1890, with full-height bowed entrance projection, flanked by Dutch gable-fronted end bays. Refenestrated, c.1990.Cast iron rainwater goods. Bow extension to side elevation. ROOF: Double-pitched and gable-fronted - behind curvilinear-gabled parapets; double-pile; terracotta tile - scalloped / fishscale: red clay ridge tiles; nap rendered chimney stacks; clay pots; cast-iron rainwater goods; flat roof to bows. WALLS: Nap rendered; string course to first floor; moulded coping to Dutch gables; painted. OPENINGS: Square-headed; continuous nap rendered sill courses; lugged architraves; replacement uPVC windows, c.1990; architrave to door opening; replacement uPVC doors, c.1990; stained glass overlight.

• Sutton South, house, 1945–1950 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay single-storey Arts and Crafts-style house with dormer attic, designed 1947; built 1948, on an L-shaped plan with single-bay single-storey projecting end bay (north) on a circular plan. NOTE: Designed by Frank Gibney (1905-78) as his own home and, blending influences from the Arts and Crafts style and from the work of Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944), described as 'an early and still very rare example of house and gardens conceived as one entirely integrated design'. The cone-topped drum was reused by Gibney as the "Feature House" in the Bord na Móna housing scheme (1952) at The Green, Lanesborough, County Longford (see 13310012).

• Post box, 1900–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c.1905, with 'GR' monogram, and cast by 'T.Allen & Co., London'.

• Shearwater, house, 1900–1930 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey house with gabled dormers to attic, c.1915, having recessed end-bay to right-hand side, timber veranda supporting roof, and single-storey clapper-board return. uPVC conservatory to recessed bay, c.1990.ROOF: Monopitched terracotta tiled roof with large overhang; two prominent stacks; monopitched hipped roof to two-storey return. WALLS: Pebble dashed. OPENINGS: uPVC replacement windows; timber glazed doors; original timber casements to clapperboard return.

• The Cliffs, house, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, c.1860, with single-storey central canted bay window. Returns and extensions added to rear in several phases. Outbuildings to site.ROOF: Hipped slate roof with terracotta ridge tiles; nap rendered chimney stacks with terracotta pots; cast-iron rainwater goods. WALLS: Pebble dashed with bow to right hand side and canted bay to front. OPENINGS:S quare headed with timber sash windows; nineteenth century casements; granite and concrete cills; granite doorcase with fluted console brackets supporting cornice; timber raised and fielded panelled door.

• Sutton Martello Tower, martello tower, 1800–1810 · National interest
  Description

  Martello tower, c.1805, granite rubble walls, on a circular plan with tapered profile, having machicolation supported by brackets over entrance door. Raised extension to roof, c.1990.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3354 (ZIP).

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Sutton South with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Sutton South · Cill Fhionntain Theas

Area

1,411,688 m² (141.17 ha, 348.84 acres)

Civil parish

Howth, and its townlands

Barony

Coolock

Electoral division

Howth, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Howth electoral division: 8,399 people in 3,126 households; 85% of households own their home; 13% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Censure, Howth, Sutton North

Placenames

Sutton South on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.