The Playwright Pub, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Internal modifications, demolition of a mezzanine, and a single-storey extension into the beer garden of a pub.
D09A/0930 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 9 March 2010
- Reference
- D09A/0930
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 9 March 2010
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for internal modifications to the pub, including the demolition of an existing mezzanine level. The project also includes the construction of a single-storey extension in the area of the existing beer garden and an extended car parking area.
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
Permission is sought for internal modifications including demolition of mezzanine and erection of single storey extension (in area of existing beer garden) also extended car parking area.
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 | 94 m |
| 19 Newtown Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €840,000 | 117 m |
| 35 Fairyhill, Blackrock, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €905,000 | 124 m |
| 33 Mount Albany, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock | May 2026 | €1,230,000 | 126 m |
| 1 Orchard Lane, Newtown Park, Blackrock | Apr 2025 | €780,000 | 147 m |
| 28 Fairyhill, Blackrock, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €990,000 | 191 m |
| 14 Richmond, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock | Jan 2025 | €1,185,000 | 195 m |
| 48 Marian Park, Blackrock, County Dublin | Feb 2026 | €710,000 | 210 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 March 2010
- Decision issued1 April 2010
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