Dal Riada House, Avoca Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Change of use and renovation of a protected retreat centre into a single residential home.
D17A/0450 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 19 May 2017
- Reference
- D17A/0450
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 19 May 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting a protected retreat centre into an 840 sqm single residential unit. It includes the demolition of a non-original rear extension and outbuildings, constructing a new roof to the side annex, and carrying out structural floor works.
- Floor area
- 840 m²
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 for development at this site. The development will consist of
- The change of use and renovation, a protected structure, from a retreat centre to a single residential unit c. 840sq. M, the demolition and removal of the non-original rear extension and other out buildings c. 101sq. M, the construction of a new roof to the side annex, pouring of a new concrete floor to the basement, the construction of a new suspended timber in part of the rear return and in the existing mews, the t
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Avoca Grove, Grove Avenue, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €1,255,507 | 23 m |
| 9 Avoca Grove, Blackrock, Co. Dublinprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €1,233,480 | 28 m |
| Apt No. 6 Old Meadow, Grove Avenue, Blackrock | Oct 2025 | €1,125,000 | 86 m |
| 21 The Elms, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Dec 2025 | €660,000 | 122 m |
| Charlemont, Avoca Ave, Blackrock | May 2026 | €2,000,000 | 123 m |
| Charlemont, Avoca Ave, Blackrock | Feb 2026 | €3,790,000 | 123 m |
| Apt 158 - The Elms, Mount Merrion Avenue, Co Dublin | Nov 2025 | €641,000 | 151 m |
| 1 Woodlands Grove, Woodlands Park, Blackrocknot full market price · price excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €353,000 | 153 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 received19 May 2017
- Decision issued12 July 2017
In the area
Applications near this site
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- RefusedAt this site
Permission for — Conservation repair works to Dal Riada House, a protected structure, including repairs to…
Dal Riada House, Avoca Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin (A Protected Structure)
D18A/0223Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 15 Mar 2018Housing estate
- Granted30 m away
Permission for development. The development will consist of amendments to previously approved development,…
Dal Riada, Avoca Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 YY73, a Protected Structure
D21A/1151Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 23 Dec 2021Alterations
- Awaiting decision50 m away
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D26A/0109/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 18 Feb 2026Extension
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Judeville, Grove Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, A94RC82
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- Granted50 m away
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D08A/0889Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Mar 2009Housing estate
- Granted60 m away
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Tanrego, Avoca Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D05A/0871Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Oct 2005Extension
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Tanrego, Avoca Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin (A Protected Structure)
D16A/0725Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Oct 2016Extension
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Permission is sought for alterations and extension to existing single storey dwelling to provide a 4-bedroom…
Dal Riada Lodge, Grove Avenue, Stillorgan, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
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