Former Playwright Public House, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin A94 DA33
Installation of four illuminated shop signs and new rooftop plant equipment at a former public house.
D18A/0752 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 3 August 2018
- Reference
- D18A/0752
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 August 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the erection of four internally illuminated shop signs at the former Playwright Public House. The application also includes the provision of new rooftop plant equipment, comprising air handling and dry air cooler units with a louvered screen.
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: a. Erection of 4 no. Internally illuminated shop signs. B. Provision of new roof plant comprising of air handling/dry air cooler units and plant louvered screen. C. All other associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“NC To protect, provide for and-or improve mixed-use neighbourhood 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
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ralph Mews, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock | May 2025 | €425,050 | 90 m |
| 19 Newtown Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €840,000 | 124 m |
| 33 Mount Albany, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock | May 2026 | €1,230,000 | 125 m |
| 35 Fairyhill, Blackrock, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €905,000 | 130 m |
| 1 Orchard Lane, Newtown Park, Blackrock | Apr 2025 | €780,000 | 150 m |
| 28 Fairyhill, Blackrock, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €990,000 | 198 m |
| 14 Richmond, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock | Jan 2025 | €1,185,000 | 200 m |
| 48 Marian Park, Blackrock, County Dublin | Feb 2026 | €710,000 | 205 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 August 2018
- Decision issued27 September 2018
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
Permission for amendments to supermarket and car park development to include: A. Amalgamation of supermarket…
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D18A/1012Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Feb 2019Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for Retention and completion of minor revisions to car park layout (50 spaces maintained)…
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D17A/0484Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 29 May 2017Retention
- Part granted, part refusedAt this site
Retention permission is sought for the erection of 6 no. external illuminated signs; erection of neon tube…
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D06A/0945Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Jul 2006Retention
- GrantedAt this site
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The Playwright Pub, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D09A/0930Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Mar 2010Commercial
- RefusedAt this site
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D11A/0602Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Dec 2011Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
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D11A/0092Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 4 May 2011Commercial
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D14A/0405Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 24 Jun 2014Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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The Playwright,, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D02A/0415Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 17 Oct 2002Change of use
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