Blackrock College, Rock Road & Junction Of Castledawson Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Temporary construction entrance at Blackrock College, requiring the temporary removal of railings and relocation of sports lighting.
D05A/0463 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 13 April 2005
- Reference
- D05A/0463
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 April 2005
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission for a temporary vehicular entrance to facilitate the construction of a new senior school. The works will require the temporary removal of a 33.34-metre length of railing and stone plinth, alongside the relocation of sports lighting, all of which will be reinstated afterwards.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- The entrance is to facilitate vehicular access for purpose of constructing a new senior school, decision to grant permission reg. Ref. D01a/0972. An bord pleanala ref:- pl 06 d 129507. This entrance is sought in compliance with condition no
- The entrance will be in operation for the duration of the construction period. This will require the temporary removal of a 33.340 metres length of railing and stone plinth and relocation of sports lighting all of which will be reinstated in their c
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“SNI To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Willowmount, Booterstown, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €1,650,000 | 215 m |
| Bellevue, Cross Ave, Blackrock | Jul 2025 | €2,380,000 | 269 m |
| 67 Rock Rd, Blackrock, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €525,000 | 284 m |
| 12 Pinehaven, Cross Avenue, Blackrock | Jan 2026 | €1,340,000 | 289 m |
| 6 Saint James, Cross Avenue, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €832,599 | 318 m |
| 5 Saint James, Cross Avenue, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €2,114,537 | 323 m |
| Dunboden, Cross Ave, Blackrock | Jun 2026 | €2,325,000 | 332 m |
| Sperrin, Cross Avenue, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €1,950,000 | 344 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 April 2005
- Decision issued3 June 2005
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