South End, Blackrock, Dundalk
Alterations to an existing house in Blackrock, including a new roof window and a new side door.
17318 · Louth County Council · Lodged 2 May 2017
- Reference
- 17318
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 2 May 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1.1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of minor alterations to an existing dwelling at South End, Blackrock, Dundalk. This includes a proposed new roof window at first-floor level and a new door to the side of the existing house.
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 for development to consist of alterations to existing dwelling, including proposed new roof window at first floor and proposed new door to side of existing dwelling.
The historical record
How alteration applications have been decided in Louth County Council
96% granted
of 650 alteration applications granted, refused or part-granted by Louth County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 92%22,804
- All categories in Louth County Council
- 85%8,237
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the amenity and character of existing residential communities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the Louth County Development Plan (2021–2027). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Pavillion, Main St, Blackrock | Dec 2025 | €425,000 | 12 m |
| Southend, Blackrock, Co Louth | May 2025 | €710,000 | 74 m |
| Wavecrest Dr, Southend, Blackrock | Jul 2025 | €465,000 | 79 m |
| The Boathouse, Coast Rd, Blackrock | Nov 2025 | €960,000 | 239 m |
| Main St, Blackrock, Dundalk | Feb 2025 | €460,000 | 387 m |
| 42 Rathmount, Blackrock, Dundalk | Aug 2025 | €660,000 | 398 m |
| 9 Wallace Cove, Blackrock, Dundalk | Mar 2026 | €477,000 | 485 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 received2 May 2017
- Further information requested16 June 2017
- Further information received17 August 2017
- Decision due13 September 2017
- Decision issued1 September 2017
- Grant issued2 October 2017
- Permission expiry1 October 2022
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
Permission for a new extension and alterations to existing dwelling house and all associated site works
South End , Blackrock , Co Louth
2631LouthLodged 10 Mar 2026Extension
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for modifications to the front elevations of both dwellings with the inclusion of an external…
5 & 6 The Pavilion , Main Street , Blackrock
16147LouthLodged 10 Mar 2016Alterations
- Granted50 m away
PERMISSION for a development consisting of the renovation and extension of an existing bungalow to include…
Wavecrest Drive , Blackrock , Co. Louth
18136LouthLodged 27 Feb 2018Extension
- Awaiting decision50 m away
Retention and completion permission for alterations to and ex dwelling house. The alterations include, ground…
Wavecrest Drive , Blackrock , Co Louth
20919LouthLodged 4 Nov 2020Retention
- Refused50 m away
Retention Permission for the erection of a glazed balcony to the rear of my existing dwelling. Full…
Wavecrest Drive , Blackrock , County Louth
22986LouthLodged 19 Dec 2022Retention
- Granted60 m away
Retention permission for various alterations to an existing dwelling house. The alterations include change of…
Wavecrest Drive , Blackrock , Co Louth
201052LouthLodged 4 Dec 2020Retention
- Refused60 m away
Retention permission for the erection of a glazed balcony to the rear of existing dwelling, full permission…
Wavecrest Drive , Blackrock , Co Louth
22723LouthLodged 12 Sept 2022Retention
- Granted60 m away
Retention permission for the erection of a glazed balcony to the rear of existing dwelling and boundary…
Wavecrest Drive , Blackrock , County Louth
211527LouthLodged 22 Dec 2021Retention
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