38, Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Demolition of rear structures and construction of a three-story commercial extension for retail and office use.
D05A/0693 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 21 October 2005
- Reference
- D05A/0693
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 October 2005
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of two-story rear returns facing Idrone Lane. A new three-story extension will be built, providing approximately 122 sq.m. of ground-floor retail space and office space across the first and second floors.
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Official record
Development description
For demolition of 2 storey rear returns of varying size and style to idrone lane:- removal and enlargement of existing rear first floor window ope in original structure and construction of a 3 storey extension (max height 10 metres over ground level) consisting of approximately 122 sq. M. Of retail on ground floor, approximately 112 sq. M. Office on first floor complete with internal balcony to boundary with no. 36 main street and approximately 93 sq. M. Office use on second floor complete with ...
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“DC To protect, provide for and-or improve mixed-use district centre facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
Objective set by the COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32a Temple Road, Blackrock, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €275,000 | 52 m |
| 10 Idrone Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €2,450,000 | 70 m |
| 23 Temple Rd, Blackrock, Dublin | Jan 2026 | €595,000 | 118 m |
| 17 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €330,000 | 135 m |
| 15 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrock | Oct 2025 | €551,000 | 135 m |
| 16 Frascati Hall, Sweetmans Avenue, Blackrock | May 2025 | €490,000 | 186 m |
| 28 Frascati Hall, Sweetmans Ave, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €495,000 | 186 m |
| 20 Frascati Hall, Sweetmans Ave, Blackrock | May 2025 | €503,000 | 186 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 October 2005
- Decision issued17 November 2005
- Appeal submitted14 December 2005
- Appeal decided28 April 2006
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