in the townland of Merrion at, Chesterfield, Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Demolition of two sheds and construction of 252 residential units, including 236 apartments and 16 terrace houses.
LRD25A/0624/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 11 August 2025
- Reference
- LRD25A/0624/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission (LRD)
- Received
- 11 August 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) consists of the demolition of two existing sheds and the construction of 252 residential units. This includes 236 apartments across two blocks ranging from 5 to 8 storeys, 16 five-bedroom terrace houses, and a 480 sq.m. childcare facility.
- Residential units
- 252
- Storeys
- 8
- Floor area
- 26,250 m²
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of: (i) the demolition of 2 existing shed structures with a total combined area of 55.7sq. M. ; (ii) the construction of 252 residential units with a cumulative gross floor area of c. 26,250 sq. M. Comprising: a. 236 apartments across 2 blocks ranging in height from 5-8 storeys over basement incorporating 43 no. 1-bed, 137 no. 2-bed and 56 no. 3-bed units, all with private amenity space; b. 16 no. 5-bedroom terrace houses; (iii) a childcare facility (480 sq. M....
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunboden, Cross Ave, Blackrock | Jun 2026 | €2,325,000 | 77 m |
| Sperrin, Cross Avenue, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €1,950,000 | 111 m |
| Bellevue, Cross Ave, Blackrock | Jul 2025 | €2,380,000 | 133 m |
| 33 Cherbury Court, Booterstown Ave, Blackrock | Feb 2025 | €495,000 | 195 m |
| 35 Cherbury Court, Blackrock, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €490,000 | 200 m |
| Apt 4, Waltham, Clonfadda Wood | Oct 2025 | €635,000 | 223 m |
| 62 Cherbury Court, Booterstown Ave, Blackrock | Jun 2026 | €535,000 | 225 m |
| 5 Saint James, Cross Avenue, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €2,114,537 | 229 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 August 2025
- Decision issued12 August 2025
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