Frascati Centre, Frascati Road (N31), Blackrock, Co. Dublin
A declaration is sought on whether reinstating a garden centre behind the Frascati Centre is considered exempted development.
REF2725 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 21 February 2025
- Reference
- REF2725
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Section 5
- Received
- 21 February 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis Section 5 application asks whether reinstating the garden centre use on lands to the rear of the Frascati Centre is considered development, and if so, whether it is exempted. The lands were temporarily used as a construction compound during the Frascati rejuvenation project.
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
Whether the reinstatement of the garden centre use on the lands to the rear of the frascati centre, frascati road, blackrock, co. Dublin (which were temporarily used as a construction compound during the frascati rejuvenation project) is considered to be development, and if it is considered, whether it is exempted development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“DC To protect, provide for and-or improve mixed-use district centre facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Frascati Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €1,584,000 | 78 m |
| 1 Frascati Park, Blackrock, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €1,055,000 | 148 m |
| 2 Sydney Mews, Sydney Avenue, Blackrock | Jun 2025 | €1,300,000 | 170 m |
| 20 Lisalea, Frascati Park, Blackrock | Jul 2026 | €502,290 | 172 m |
| Apt 29 Lisalea, Frascati Park, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €515,000 | 172 m |
| 16 Eagle Hill, Blackrock, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €670,000 | 194 m |
| 15 Brooklawn, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Mar 2025 | €875,000 | 218 m |
| 9 Anglesea Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €1,510,000 | 244 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 February 2025
- Decision due20 March 2025
- Decision issued19 March 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
The proposal relates to the following. Alterations to the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: D23A/0576…
Frascati Centre, Frascati Road (N31), Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D24A/0262/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Apr 2024Alterations
- Refused40 m away
Rear attic dormer window. [LOCATION] 24 Frescati Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. [LOCATION]
24 Frescati Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D02B/0068Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 12 Feb 2002Extension
- Granted40 m away
Permission is sought for a vehicle entrance
23, Frascati Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D10A/0356Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Jun 2010Infrastructure
- Granted40 m away
The development will consist of the installation of a compact modular substation and ancillary site…
Frascati Centre, Frascati Road, Blackrock, Dublin, A94H720
D25A/0345/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 29 Apr 2025Infrastructure
- Granted40 m away
Permission for: A. Removal of existing central chimney and ground floor structures to rear. B. The…
22 Frascati Park, Blackrock, Co Dublin A94 F2N2
D18A/1140Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Dec 2018Extension
- Granted40 m away
Retention sought for change of use of retail unit from creche to post office
Frascati Centre, Frascati Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
D05A/0042Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 7 Sept 2005Retention
- Granted50 m away
Partial demolition of existing single storey extension to rear and construction of new single storey…
27, Frascati Park, Blackrock, Dublin, A94V9X3
D23B/0198Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 2 May 2023Extension
- Granted50 m away
Permission for development consisting of the installation of 1 No. self-contained 20ft (6048mm) length, 8ft…
Marks & Spencer, Frascati Shopping Centre, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
D17A/0821Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 12 Sept 2017Commercial
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