Rockford House, Deansgrange Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Retention of two existing external signs and removal of flag posts and entrance signs.
D12A/0476 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 3 December 2012
- Reference
- D12A/0476
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission for Retention
- Received
- 3 December 2012
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to retain two existing external signs at Rockford House. It also proposes the removal of three tear-drop flag posts and two stand-alone signs located at the entrance.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for retention of two existing external signs, and the removal of three tear drop flag posts, and the removal of two stand alone signs at the entrance.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Errigal, 1 Rowan Park Ave, Blackrock | Oct 2025 | €1,300,000 | 46 m |
| 4 Rowan Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €980,000 | 79 m |
| 49 Rockville Crescent, Blackrock, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €920,000 | 101 m |
| 18 Rowan Park Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €1,250,000 | 142 m |
| 53 Rockville Dr, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock | Jun 2025 | €1,050,000 | 150 m |
| 12 Rockford Park, Blackrock, Co Dublinnot full market price | Aug 2025 | €180,000 | 152 m |
| Ard Cloc, Stradbrook Rd, Blackrock | Jun 2025 | €915,000 | 176 m |
| Cuan, Stradbrook Road, Blackrock | Jan 2026 | €1,565,000 | 177 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 December 2012
- Decision issued4 February 2013
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