Howth Urban Centre Strategy Fingal County Council

2.0 Howth in Context
2.4.3 Views
Within Howth, the compositi on of views and vistas adds character
and reinforces legibility and an understanding of the place. A varied
sequence of connecti ng views, which lead or draw the eye from one
feature to another, creates interest.
Certain views within Howth are protected within the current
Development Plan (2005-2011), the Howth Historic Core Architectural
Conservati on Area (ACA) Statement of Character (2006) and Howth
Castle ACA Statement of Character (2006).
Within the current Development Plan, the following views are preserved
under a special objecti ve:
At the northern edge of the West Pier
Along the East Pier
Certain views within Howth are preserved under Howth Historic Core
ACA Statement of Character (2006). These are located at:
Hillside Terrace
Howth Terrace
Main Street (Upper)
St. Mary’s Abbey on Church Street
Martello Tower
Other key views protected under Howth Castle ACA Statement of
Character (2006) include the following:
From Howth Castle to the sea
View towards St. Mary’s Church of Ireland
Focal Buildings
Vista
Panorama
Views and Vistas
Includes Ordnance Survey Ireland data reproduced under OSI Licence No. 2003/07/CCMA/Fingal County Council. © Ordnance Survey Ireland, 2006.
Map 2.6 Views and Vistas of Howth
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