Bullock Martello Tower, 10, Bartra Rock, Harbour Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Retention of as-built elements for the residential refurbishment of Bullock Martello Tower.
D12A/0120 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 5 April 2012
- Reference
- D12A/0120
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission for Retention
- Received
- 5 April 2012
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for as-built elements of a residential refurbishment at Bullock Martello Tower, a protected structure and recorded monument. Changes include metal and glass elements instead of timber, re-oriented external stairs, a roof deck, and minor service works.
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission is sought for "as built elements" to planning permission pl 06d. 121973 refurbishment of martello tower, for residential use, with new external access stairs and minor works at 10 bartra rock, a recorded monument (du 023-22) and protected structure, including metal and glass in lieu of timber and re-orientation of external stairs, roof deck, 3 doors to front, stainless steel downpipes and spouts, boiler room, w. C. , service cabinet and minor works.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Claddagh, Bailey View, Harbour Rd | Oct 2025 | €675,000 | 80 m |
| 29 Bartra Rock, Harbour Rd, Dalkey | Oct 2025 | €1,250,000 | 82 m |
| 12 Kilmore Bailey View, Harbour Rd, Dalkey | Dec 2025 | €950,000 | 88 m |
| 3 Innisboffin, Bailey View, Dalkey | Jan 2025 | €650,000 | 119 m |
| 2 Kintyre Pilot View, Harbour Road, Dalkey | May 2025 | €844,300 | 162 m |
| 3 Tuskar, Piolt View, Harbour Rd Dalkey | Sept 2025 | €700,000 | 179 m |
| 68 Ulverton Rd, Dalkey, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €855,000 | 209 m |
| Luckington Cottage, Ulverton Road, Dalkey | Dec 2025 | €800,000 | 256 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 April 2012
- Decision issued28 May 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 amendments to a previously granted planning permission (ref. D15A/0681). The proposed…
Martello Tower, Bartra Rock, Harbour Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin A96 XE14 (A Protected Structure and a Recorded Monument - DU 023-22)
D18A/1031Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Nov 2018Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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D04A/1026Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 8 Sept 2004Alterations
- RefusedAt this site
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D13A/0214Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 2 May 2013Retention
- GrantedAt this site
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D15A/0681Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 23 Dec 2015Extension
- Granted40 m away
For a single storey extension to rear (on entrance facade) and all associated site works
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D06B/1004Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 17 Nov 2006Extension
- Granted40 m away
Planning permission is sought for a single storey extension and new bay window at ground floor level to rear…
Bartra Rock Coach House, Harbour Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
D10A/0239Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 29 Apr 2010Extension
- Granted40 m away
Single storey extension to the rear of the house (on the entrance facade) and all associated site works
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D08B/0362Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 14 May 2008Extension
- Granted50 m away
Permission for the demolition of the existing single storey sunroom to the Northwest elevation due to…
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