The Elms, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Enlargement of an existing entrance security building at The Elms in Blackrock.
D17A/0509 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 6 June 2017
- Reference
- D17A/0509
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 6 June 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves expanding the existing entrance security building by 22 square meters. The works will include secure bicycle storage, a canopy, roof refurbishment, and associated site works.
- Floor area
- 22 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 enlargement of existing entrance security building by 22m2 to include secure bicycle storage, canopy, roof refurbishment and associated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 The Elms, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Dec 2025 | €660,000 | 15 m |
| 4 The Elms, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Sept 2025 | €500,000 | 78 m |
| 9 Avoca Grove, Blackrock, Co. Dublinprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €1,233,480 | 94 m |
| 14 The Elms, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Apr 2025 | €470,000 | 95 m |
| 15 The Elms, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Mar 2026 | €490,000 | 95 m |
| 8 Avoca Grove, Grove Avenue, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €1,255,507 | 100 m |
| Apt 158 - The Elms, Mount Merrion Avenue, Co Dublin | Nov 2025 | €641,000 | 102 m |
| 36 Hyde Park Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €1,495,000 | 156 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 received6 June 2017
- Decision issued28 July 2017
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted40 m away
Retention permission is sought for change of use from use as two apartments to use as one apartment
60-61 The Elms, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D09A/0721Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 2 Oct 2009Retention
- Granted70 m away
Conversion of garage for use as living room, for canopy over front door, elevation alterations and for…
7, Hyde Park Gardens, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D04A/1237Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 26 Oct 2004Extension
- Granted70 m away
Retention of concrete slab of 60.5m2 with 2m high timber suppport posts and full permission to complete…
The Elms, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin
D04A/0304Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 Mar 2004Retention
- Withdrawn70 m away
(A) Retention of a concrete slab of 60.5m2 (B) Full permission to construct stone walls & flat roof to a…
The Elms, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin
D04A/1564Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 23 Dec 2004Retention
- Granted80 m away
Permission is sought. The development consists of: demolition of rear chimney and sheds to rear (13.5 sq.m);…
5 Hyde Park Gardens, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 A8P6
D21A/0354Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Apr 2021Extension
- Granted80 m away
Retention permission. The development consisted of a single storey side extension
8, Hyde Park Gardens, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D18B/0252Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 29 Aug 2018Retention
- Granted80 m away
Alterations and extensions. Extensions shall consist of a two storey extension to rear, single storey…
3, Hydepark Gardens, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D05A/1190Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 16 Sept 2005Extension
- Granted90 m away
The development will consist of the construction of a two storey extension to the side of the existing house.…
8, Hyde Park Gardens, Blackrock, Co.Dublin
D07B/0723Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Aug 2007Extension
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