Former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford, Dublin 18
Modifications to retail units at the lower ground floor of Blocks A and D at the former Allegro site.
D08A/0256 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 1 May 2008
- Reference
- D08A/0256
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 1 May 2008
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks modifications to the permitted retail units at the lower ground floor level. This includes reorganising three permitted neighbourhood retail units in Block A into six units.
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
Modifications to the retail units at the lower ground floor level of blocks a and d permitted under reg. Ref. D05a/1159 and modified under reg. Ref. D07a/0975. A) the proposed modifications will comprise of the following:- i) modifications to the 3 no. Permitted neighbourhood retail/retail services units within block a (units ai (3,025 sq. M); a2 (167 sq. M); and a3 (178 sq. M) which combined have a total permitted nett retail area of 3,370 sq. M) to now comprise of 6 no. Neighbourhood retail/re...
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“MIC To consolidate and complete the development of the mixed use inner core to enhance and reinforce sustainable development.”
National zoning type: Other mix of uses
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Grand Central, Rockbrook, Carmanhall Rd Dublin 18 | Mar 2026 | €535,000 | 36 m |
| 16 Grande Central, Core 7, Rockbrook Dublin 18 | Jul 2025 | €1,065,000 | 68 m |
| 83 Grand Central, Dublin 18, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €510,000 | 76 m |
| Apt.107, Grande Central, Sandyford | Jul 2025 | €585,000 | 78 m |
| 98 Grand Central, Sandyford, Dublin 18 | Jan 2025 | €521,000 | 80 m |
| Apt 632 The Cubes 7, Beacon South Quarter, Blackthorn Rd Dublin 18 | Sept 2025 | €335,000 | 123 m |
| 506 The Edges 2, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford | Apr 2025 | €385,000 | 151 m |
| 401 The Edges 2, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford Ind Est Dublin 16 | Jan 2025 | €391,000 | 151 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 May 2008
- Decision issued28 May 2008
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- GrantedAt this site
Retention permission is sought for modifications to permitted and existing development (as per Reg. Ref.…
Site forming part of the former Allegro Site, (now Known As Rockbrook), Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford, Dublin 18
D11A/0031Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 24 Jan 2011Retention
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No. 6 of Reg Ref No. LRD23A/0505
The Sentinel, Block C at the former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford Business Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
LRD23A/0505/C3Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Dec 2024Other
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition Naming and Numbering of Reg Ref LRD23A/0505
The Sentinel, Block C at the former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford Business Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
LRD23A/0505/N&NDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 7 Jan 2025Other
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No. 23 of Reg Ref No. LRD23A/0505
The Sentinel, Block C at the former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford Business Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
LRD23A/0505/C5Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Jan 2025Other
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No. 32 of Reg Ref No. LRD23A/0505
The Sentinel, Block C at the former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford Business Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
LRD23A/0505/C2Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Nov 2024Infrastructure
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No. 13 of Reg Ref No. LRD23A/0505
The Sentinel, Block C at the former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford Business Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
LRD23A/0505/C4Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 21 Jan 2025Other
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No.34 of Reg Ref No. LRD23A/0505
The Sentinel, Block C at the former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford Business Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
LRD23A/0505/C9Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 18 Sept 2025Other
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance wIth Condition No.22 of Reg Ref No. LRD23A/0505
The Sentinel, Block C at the former Allegro Site, Blackthorn Drive, Sandyford Business Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
LRD23A/0505/C15Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 18 Sept 2025Other
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