Blackrock College RFC, Somerset, Stradbrook Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94K2V8
Construction of two padel courts with lighting and fencing at Blackrock College RFC.
D24A/0385/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 14 February 2025
- Reference
- D24A/0385/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 14 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the construction of two new padel courts, including associated sports lighting, fencing, and all associated site works at the rugby club.
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Official record
Development description
Construction of 2no. Padel courts, associated lighting and fencing and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“F To preserve and provide for open space with ancillary active recreational amenities.”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Windsor Park, Monkstown, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €845,000 | 105 m |
| 34 Windsor Park, Monkstown, Dublinprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €1,220,264 | 130 m |
| 32 Windsor Park, Stradbrook Rd, Blackrock | Nov 2025 | €845,000 | 157 m |
| 11 Brook Court, Monkstown, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €906,027 | 167 m |
| 71 Windsor Dr, Blackrock, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €880,000 | 168 m |
| 43 Ashton Park, Monkstown, Blackrock | Jan 2026 | €1,200,000 | 173 m |
| 28 Windsor Court, Stradbrook Road, Blackrock | Apr 2025 | €665,000 | 175 m |
| 99 Rockford Manor, Stradbrook Rd, Blackrock | Jul 2026 | €745,000 | 181 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received14 February 2025
- Decision issued12 March 2025
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