GrantedRetentionDecided 11 July 2023

15, Idrone Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin, A94F240

Retention of conservation and refurbishment works to a three-storey protected house in Blackrock.

D23A/0197 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 16 June 2023

Reference: D23A/0197
Authority: Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission for Retention
Received: 16 June 2023

Summary

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The applicant is seeking retention permission for extensive conservation and refurbishment works to an existing three-storey house. The works include replacing the front and rear doors, restoring original sash windows, upgrading heating and electrical systems, and restoring original interior features. It also includes structural alterations such as a new opening between ground floor reception rooms and adding two en-suite bathrooms.

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Storeys: 3

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Development description

Retention permission for refurbishment works to their existing dwelling house, a protected structure. Retention permission for development. The development works to be retained consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the main three storey house and return, landscaping worksa and associated drainage. Retention is sought for the following (a) the replacement front door (b) the replacement rear door (c) sash windows where the original window frames have been reinstated and new glazing installed. (d) heating and electrical upgrades throughout the property including the reinstatement of column style radiators throughout. (e) the careful restoration of the original fireplaces, flooring, joinery, skirting, cornicing, architraves and ceiling roses throughout the property. (f) a new structural opening between the two ground floor reception rooms. (g) a removed door ope to the ground floor reception room. (h) the removal of non-original stud partition walls to the upper levels to reinstate original. (i) the reinstatement of the handrail and balustrade along the upper landing. (j) the addition of 2no. En-suites to the master bedroom and guest bedroom, along with associated studwork and door opes. (k) the location of a bathroom on the first floor of the return and associated stud work for same. (x) relocation of attic access hatch. (l) inclusion of a utility area under the stairs careful removal of a non-original conservatory structure to the rear. (m) careful removal of a non-original dilapidated shed structure to the rear (n) new vehicular access to the rear with new electronically opening timber gates. (o) new landscaping and patio to the rear.

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Objective ARS

“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
10 Idrone Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin	Jan 2025	€2,450,000	39 m
32a Temple Road, Blackrock, Dublin	Oct 2025	€275,000	100 m
15 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrock	Oct 2025	€551,000	156 m
17 Carraig Court, Georges Ave, Blackrockprice excludes VAT	Feb 2025	€330,000	156 m
23 Temple Rd, Blackrock, Dublin	Jan 2026	€595,000	161 m
Killakee, Torquay Rd, Foxrock Dublin 18	Apr 2025	€1,520,000	199 m
16 Frascati Hall, Sweetmans Avenue, Blackrock	May 2025	€490,000	233 m
28 Frascati Hall, Sweetmans Ave, Blackrock	Aug 2025	€495,000	233 m

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Key dates

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Application received16 June 2023
Decision due13 July 2023
Decision issued11 July 2023
Appeal submitted4 August 2023
Appeal decided24 April 2024

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