11, Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Change of use of a former retail unit to a bookmakers in Blackrock.
D13A/0332 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 3 July 2013
- Reference
- D13A/0332
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 July 2013
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of changing the use of a ground-floor retail unit, formerly occupied by Xtravision, to a bookmakers. The proposal also includes the replacement of existing signage and associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development consisting of change of use of existing retail unit (formerly xtravision) to bookmakers at ground floor level, replacement of existing signage and all associated site development work.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“DC To protect, provide for and-or improve mixed-use district 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €330,000 | 26 m |
| 15 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrock | Oct 2025 | €551,000 | 26 m |
| Killakee, Torquay Rd, Foxrock Dublin 18 | Apr 2025 | €1,520,000 | 90 m |
| 32a Temple Road, Blackrock, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €275,000 | 139 m |
| 10 Idrone Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €2,450,000 | 170 m |
| 1 Frascati Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €1,055,000 | 198 m |
| 23 Temple Rd, Blackrock, Dublin | Jan 2026 | €595,000 | 201 m |
| 16 Eagle Hill, Blackrock, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €670,000 | 225 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received3 July 2013
- Decision issued26 August 2013
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 is sought for: Removal of existing shop front and provision of new shop front and signage
13 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin A94 YY63
D20A/0352Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 May 2020Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
New shopfront and signage. The application consists of demolishing the existing shopfront and replacing it…
5-9, Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D08A/0226Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 Feb 2008Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Change of use of existing four storey commercial building to a two-bedroom residential dwelling house
Rear of 5, Main Street, Blackrock, Dublin, A94W8P4
D23A/0380Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Jun 2023Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
For the erection of two shopfronts to replace existing to the front and side entrances of the one premises
Conway's, 3, Main Street, & 2 Georges Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D05A/0609Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 17 May 2005Alterations
- Granted30 m away
Remove existing timber shop front facade, retain window and provide for new timber shop front with a new…
17, Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D08A/1203Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 31 Oct 2008Alterations
- Refused30 m away
Permission is sought for works consisting of Change of use from public house to cafe at ground floor;…
17, Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D18A/0767Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Aug 2018Change of use
- Granted30 m away
Permission for development. The development will consist of replacement of existing fascia signs with…
6 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin (a protected structure)
D23A/0558Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 Aug 2023Alterations
- Granted40 m away
Permission for widening and lowering of the shop front side window that faces onto Bath Place, extension of…
8 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin
D14A/0310Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 26 May 2014Commercial
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