Gleesons Public House, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Change of use from residential to commercial offices at first-floor level of a public house.
D08A/0449 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 21 April 2008
- Reference
- D08A/0449
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 April 2008
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to convert the existing residential area above Gleesons Public House into a commercial office space. The works also include a new rear escape staircase and internal renovations.
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
Planning permission is sought for the change of use of existing residential area allied to public house to commercial office area at first floor of existing licensed premises, and, for the provision of new escape staircase to the rear, and, renovation of building within.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Willowmount, Booterstown, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €1,650,000 | 123 m |
| 12 Pinehaven, Cross Avenue, Blackrock | Jan 2026 | €1,340,000 | 165 m |
| 9b Rosemount Terrace, Booterstown, Co Dublin | Apr 2025 | €795,000 | 173 m |
| 35 Booterstown Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €1,600,000 | 179 m |
| 23 Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin | Dec 2025 | €2,375,000 | 212 m |
| 25 Booterstown Ave, Booterstown, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €1,700,000 | 217 m |
| 19 Beech Grove, Booterstown, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €515,000 | 221 m |
| 26 Booterstown Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €750,000 | 223 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 April 2008
- Decision issued13 June 2008
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for Retention for an as built link corridor with flat roof at first floor level to rear of Bedroom…
Gleesons of Booterstown, 44 Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Co Dublin
D18A/0618Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 Jun 2018Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission is sought for change of use of existing first floor residential area to guest house facilities…
Gleesons of Booterstown, 44, Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Co. Dublin
D16A/0150Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 10 Mar 2016Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Extend existing off licence area, and new access door onto paved area, at the intersection of Willow Place…
Gleesons Public House, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock,Co Dublin
D08A/0448Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 Jun 2008Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Eight bedroom second floor guest house extension and associated facilities to Gleesons Public House and Guest…
Gleesons of Booterstown, 44 Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Dublin, A94P981
D23A/0642Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 31 Jan 2024Commercial
- InvalidAt this site
Eight-bedroom second floor guest house extension and associated facilities to Gleesons Public House and Guest…
44, Gleeson's Pub, Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Blackrock, Dublin, A94P981
D23A/0610Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Sept 2023Commercial
- InvalidAt this site
Permission is sought for the retention of a retractable awning and support structure in the existing exterior…
To the side of existing Public House, on Willow Place, at Gleesons of Booterstown, 44, Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Co Dublin
D21A/0087Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 4 Feb 2021Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission is sought for the retention of a retractable awning and support structure in the existing exterior…
To the side of existing Public House, on Willow Place, at Gleesons of Booterstown, 44, Booterstown Avenue, Booterstown, Co Dublin
D21A/0290Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 8 Apr 2021Retention
- GrantedAt this site
The development will consist of providing a timber pergola with a flat glazed covering, 1640 m.m. high…
Gleesons, 44, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D04A/1253Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 26 Oct 2004Commercial
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