Existing ESB Blackrock 110 kv Substation, Castle Byrne Park, Newtown Park Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Retention of a 20-metre high free-standing monopole communication structure.
D11A/0527 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 18 November 2011
- Reference
- D11A/0527
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission for Retention
- Received
- 18 November 2011
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to retain an existing 20-metre high free-standing monopole communication structure carrying antennae and communication dishes. The structure is located within an existing 2.4-metre high fenced compound.
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 to retain the existing 20m high free standing monopole communication structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes, within an existing 2.4m high fenced compound previously granted time limited consent lpa ref. D06a/1152 valid until 01/03/12.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Castlebyrne Park, Newtown Park Ave, Blackrock | Feb 2026 | €667,500 | 102 m |
| 14 Proby Place, Proby Square, Blackrock | May 2026 | €1,495,000 | 117 m |
| 70 Castlebyrne Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €528,000 | 139 m |
| 12 Proby Place, Proby Square, Carysfort Ave | Jun 2025 | €1,700,000 | 142 m |
| 7 Proby Place, Proby Square, Carysfort Avenue | Sept 2025 | €1,640,000 | 175 m |
| 1 Proby Place, Proby Square, Carysfort Avenue | May 2025 | €1,850,000 | 217 m |
| 34 Avondale Lawn, Blackrock, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €960,000 | 233 m |
| 5 Proby Gardens, Blackrock, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €1,010,000 | 247 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 November 2011
- Decision issued13 January 2012
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 the continued use of the existing 21.5m high free standing monopole type communications…
ESB Telecoms Ltd's compound at ESB's Blackrock 110kV Substation, Castlebyrne Park, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin.
D16A/0901Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Dec 2016Infrastructure
- InvalidAt this site
Retention of a 20 m high monopole support structure, carrying antennae and communications dishes, with…
ESB Blackrock 110 kv Substation, Castle Byrne Park, Newtown Park Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D06A/0134Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 2 Feb 2006Retention
- InvalidAt this site
Extension to the temporary 5 year grant of permission Ref.PL06D.118766 for a 20 metre high monopole support…
ESB Blackrock 110 kv Substation, Castlebyrne Park, Newtown Park Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D05A/1134Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 2 Sept 2005Infrastructure
- InvalidAt this site
For the retention of a 20 metre high monopole support structure carrying antennae and communication dishes,…
ESB Blackrock 110 kv Substation, Castle Byrne Park, Newtown Park Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D06A/0490Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 7 Apr 2006Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Retention of a 20 metre high monopole support structure, carrying antennae and communications dishes, with…
ESB Blackrock 110 kv Substation, Castlebyrne Park, Newtown Park Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D06A/1152Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 18 Jan 2007Retention
- RefusedAt this site
Permission sought for the extension to the temporary 5 year grant of permission ref. PL06D.118766 for a 20…
ESB Blackrock 110 kv Substation, Castle Byrne Park, Newtown Park Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D05A/1333Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 14 Oct 2005Infrastructure
- Granted80 m away
The construction of a south facing hipped dormer complete with obscure glazed window to the side elevation
6, Avondale Court, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D04B/0572Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 21 Jul 2004Extension
- Granted90 m away
Permission is sought for alteration and ground floor extension (26 sq.m total) of the existing dwelling house…
74, Avondale Court, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D12A/0028Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 26 Jan 2012Extension
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- GrantedInfrastructure
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D16A/0901Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Dec 2016
- GrantedInfrastructure
For the continued use of the existing 25 metre high, free standing monopole communication structure, carrying…
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- Awaiting decisionOther
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- GrantedRetention
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