Benincasa Special School, 1, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Replacement of single-glazed sliding sash windows with double-glazed sashes at a special school.
D12A/0277 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 27 November 2012
- Reference
- D12A/0277
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 27 November 2012
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to replace existing single-glazed up and down sliding window sashes with double-glazed sashes within the existing sub-frames. The property is a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for the replacement of the existing single glazed up and down sliding window sashes with double glazed up and down sliding window sashes within the existing sub-frames. A protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“SNI To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 25 Castledawson, Sion Hill, Blackrock | Sept 2025 | €549,000 | 151 m |
| 31 Castledawson, Sion Hill Rock Road, Blackrock | May 2026 | €620,000 | 153 m |
| 2 Rock Road Place, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Oct 2025 | €1,387,665 | 155 m |
| 2 Sydney Mews, Sydney Avenue, Blackrock | Jun 2025 | €1,300,000 | 156 m |
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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 received27 November 2012
- Decision issued18 December 2012
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Benicasa Special School, 1, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
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