Blackrock College, Rock Road, Blackrock, Dublin, A94FK84 (Protected Structure)
Construction of a new multi-sport enclosure for tennis courts at Blackrock College.
D26A/0164/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 4 March 2026
- Reference
- D26A/0164/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 4 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of a 1,615 sqm multi-sport enclosure to cover tennis courts at Blackrock College. The works will also include associated drainage and ancillary site works on a campus containing protected structures.
- Floor area
- 1,615 m²
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 is sought for the construction of a 1615m2 multi-sport enclosure for blackrock college school. The proposed works will consist of an enclosure to tennis courts, associated drainage works and all ancillary site works. Blackrock college has protected structures within its curtilage.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“SNI To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Rock Rd, Blackrock, Dublin | Mar 2026 | €525,000 | 144 m |
| 11 Marine View, Rock Rd, Blackrocknot full market price | Jun 2025 | €52,203 | 347 m |
| 6 Willowmount, Booterstown, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €1,650,000 | 354 m |
| 26 Booterstown Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €750,000 | 362 m |
| 2 Booterstown Hall, Booterstown Ave, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €400,000 | 367 m |
| 2 Phoenix Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €1,300,000 | 373 m |
| 35 Booterstown Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €1,600,000 | 381 m |
| 25 Booterstown Ave, Booterstown, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €1,700,000 | 387 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 March 2026
- Decision due28 April 2026
- Decision issued27 April 2026
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