former Post office Building, No. 7 Rock Hill (Protected Structure) and adjoining ‘Pavilion’ Building at Bath Place, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Extension and new signage at the former Post Office building, a protected structure.
D18A/0603 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 22 June 2018
- Reference
- D18A/0603
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 22 June 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for development at a protected structure, comprising the construction of an extension within a lightwell at ground floor level to accommodate a disabled refuge. The works also include new external and internal signage and branding on the adjoining Pavilion building.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for development comprising; (i) construction of an extension within a lightwell at ground floor level to accommodate a disabled refuge within an escape staircase; (ii)new signage lettering, hanging sign, menu board on front elevation and internal illuminated signage and branding on the first floor elevation of pavilion building and; (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| Killakee, Torquay Rd, Foxrock Dublin 18 | Apr 2025 | €1,520,000 | 37 m |
| 17 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €330,000 | 79 m |
| 15 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrock | Oct 2025 | €551,000 | 79 m |
| 32a Temple Road, Blackrock, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €275,000 | 199 m |
| 10 Idrone Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €2,450,000 | 201 m |
| 1 Frascati Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €1,055,000 | 229 m |
| 23 Temple Rd, Blackrock, Dublin | Jan 2026 | €595,000 | 265 m |
| 16 Eagle Hill, Blackrock, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €670,000 | 276 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 June 2018
- Decision issued16 August 2018
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