55, Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Retention of the change of use from a retail store to an independent barber shop.
D24A/0455/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 27 June 2024
- Reference
- D24A/0455/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission for Retention
- Received
- 27 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for changing the use of an existing store/garage associated with an adjoining retail space into an independent retail unit. The unit is currently operating as a barber shop and includes front elevational changes and illuminated signage.
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
Retention of the change of use of existing store/garage associated with adjoining retail space to an independent retail unit for current use as a barbers shop including front elevational changes and illuminated shop front signage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin | Apr 2025 | €1,890,000 | 18 m |
| Kali House, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Sept 2025 | €1,000,000 | 36 m |
| Apt 4, Dawson Court, Cross Ave | Mar 2026 | €510,000 | 65 m |
| 10 Dawson Court, Cross Ave, Blackrock | May 2026 | €527,000 | 65 m |
| Apt 11, Dawson Court, Cross Ave | Jan 2025 | €480,000 | 65 m |
| 11 Woodview, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Jan 2026 | €550,000 | 113 m |
| 7 Waltham Hse, Clonfadda, Blackrock | May 2026 | €625,000 | 113 m |
| 15 Woodview, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €230,000 | 124 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 June 2024
- Decision due21 August 2024
- Decision issued9 July 2024
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- RefusedAt this site
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- Invalid30 m away
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- Granted30 m away
New three bedroom, part two storey part single storey, detached dwelling with screened balcony terrace at…
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