1 and 2 The Square, Blackrock, Co Louth
Renovation and extension of two protected houses into one dwelling in Blackrock.
221008 · Louth County Council · Lodged 22 December 2022
- Reference
- 221008
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 22 December 2022
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 124.2 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an unfinished rear extension and the construction of a two-storey extension to combine two protected houses into one dwelling. Works include extensive internal and external restoration, sash window repairs, and the installation of solar panels.
- Storeys
- 2
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 at numbers 1 and 2 the square, blackrock, listed as a protected structure lh012-004a ad lh012-004b, for the demolition of unfinished rear extension, alterations to the properties to include a two storey extension, combining both houses into one dwelling, construction of stone boundary wall to the front (south elevation) to enclose a small garden, removal of external pebble dash plaster, replastering externally and internally, repairs and retention of the existing roof slates and roof structure, reconstruction of chimneys, repair and retention of all sash windows, replacement of glazing in sash windows with slim heritage double glazed units, new metal rainwater goods, erection of 12 sqm of photovoltaic panels, erection of timber screen/fence to rear of east boundary wall, erection of new gates and all associated site development works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marine View, Blackrock Cove, Blackrock | May 2025 | €520,000 | 146 m |
| San Remo, Sandymount, Blackrock | Mar 2025 | €915,000 | 177 m |
| 23 Seaview Avenue, Cnoc Na Mara, Blackrock | Feb 2025 | €400,000 | 285 m |
| 22 Marine Crescent, Blackrock, Dundalk | Apr 2025 | €450,000 | 370 m |
| 1 Seaview Drive, Cnoc Na Mara, Golf Links Road | Jan 2026 | €525,000 | 376 m |
| 4 The Orchard, Blackrock, Dundalk | Jan 2026 | €865,000 | 484 m |
| 18 Seaview Way, Cnoc Na Mara, Blackrock | Mar 2025 | €405,000 | 488 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 received22 December 2022
- Decision due24 February 2023
- Decision issued17 February 2023
- Grant issued20 March 2023
- Permission expiry19 March 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Retention/Permission for development at 1 and 2 The Square, Blackrock that are listed as Protected Structures…
1 & 2 The Square , Blackrock , Co Louth
22410LouthLodged 24 May 2022Retention
- Granted30 m away
Permission for demolition and reconstruction of existing main house at the former Violet Pub at the Square,…
the former Violet Pub at the Square , Blackrock , Dundalk
16621LouthLodged 8 Sept 2016Demolition
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Permission for proposed enclosure of an existing rear balcony including a glass roof and glazing to existing…
The Square , Blackrock , Co. Louth
2460186LouthLodged 9 Apr 2024Alterations
- Awaiting decision80 m away
Retention of an existing paved driveway and planning permission for the enclosure of an existing rear balcony…
The Square , Blackrock , Co. Louth
2460347LouthLodged 24 Jun 2024Extension
- Granted80 m away
Proposed alteration, extension and change-of-use of the existing front structure/ façade comprising ground…
The Square , Blackrock , Co. Louth
2560496LouthLodged 1 Aug 2025Change of use
- Granted80 m away
Proposed retention of an existing paved driveway and planning permission for the enclosure of an existing…
The Square , Blackrock , Co. Louth
2460357LouthLodged 28 Jun 2024Retention
- Granted90 m away
Permission for the construction of a two storey extension to the existing out building and the conversion of…
McKeowns Lane , Blackrock , Dundalk Co Louth
22293LouthLodged 12 Apr 2022Extension
- Granted90 m away
Full planning permission for a housing development of 15 dwellings in a mix of 4no. 4 bedroom detached, 3no.…
Birch's Lane , Blackrock , Co. Louth
2360177LouthLodged 22 Jun 2023Housing estate
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- Awaiting decisionRetention
Retention/Permission for development at 1 and 2 The Square, Blackrock that are listed as Protected Structures…
1 & 2 The Square , Blackrock , Co Louth
22410LouthLodged 24 May 2022
- GrantedExtension
Permission for development at Protected Structure LHS012-003. The proposed development will consist of…
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18224LouthLodged 27 Mar 2018
- GrantedExtension
Development at 4 Phoenix Terrace, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 T668 (A Protected Structure). The…
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D24A/0792/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 2 Oct 2024
- Part granted, part refusedApartments
Permission for development, comprising the refurbishment of the existing structure and the construction of 2…
Blackrock House (a protected structure RPS No. 234), 28 Newtown Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and also Maretimo Gardens East
D22A/0469Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 30 Jun 2022
- GrantedRetention
Proposed retention of an existing paved driveway and planning permission for the enclosure of an existing…
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2460357LouthLodged 28 Jun 2024
- RefusedHousing estate
Permission for demolition of existing two storey detached dwelling and construction of 4 no. detached two…
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