The Playwright, Newtown Park Avenue, Blackrock, Co.Dublin
Retention permission for six illuminated signs and window alterations at a pub.
D08A/0725 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 23 June 2008
- Reference
- D08A/0725
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission for Retention
- Received
- 23 June 2008
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for six external illuminating signs at 'The Playwright' pub. The application also seeks to retain the increased glazed area of three existing front bay windows.
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Official record
Development description
Permission sought for 6 external illuminating signs and to increase the glazed area of 3 existing bay windows at the front (east) elevation
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“NC To protect, provide for and-or improve mixed-use neighbourhood 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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ralph Mews, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock | May 2025 | €425,050 | 96 m |
| 19 Newtown Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €840,000 | 117 m |
| 35 Fairyhill, Blackrock, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €905,000 | 123 m |
| 33 Mount Albany, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock | May 2026 | €1,230,000 | 125 m |
| 1 Orchard Lane, Newtown Park, Blackrock | Apr 2025 | €780,000 | 148 m |
| 28 Fairyhill, Blackrock, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €990,000 | 191 m |
| 14 Richmond, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock | Jan 2025 | €1,185,000 | 194 m |
| 48 Marian Park, Blackrock, County Dublin | Feb 2026 | €710,000 | 210 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 June 2008
- Decision issued15 August 2008
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