The Orchard, Rock Road, Blackrock Co Louth
Retention of modifications to a site entrance and boundary in Blackrock.
22129 · Louth County Council · Lodged 21 February 2022
- Reference
- 22129
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 21 February 2022
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1.1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for modifications made to an existing site entrance and roadside boundary. These works modify what was previously granted under planning references 18/243 and 19/337.
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
Retention permission for modifications to existing site entrance and roadside boundary as granted under previous permission ref. No. 18/243 and 19/337, and all associated site works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Orchard, Blackrock, Dundalk | Jan 2026 | €865,000 | 94 m |
| Sancta Maria, Blackrock, Dundalk | Jun 2026 | €480,000 | 173 m |
| Carn, Chapel Pass, Blackrock | Jul 2025 | €568,750 | 202 m |
| 1 Hillcrest, Rock Road, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €731,278 | 206 m |
| 2 Hillcrest, Rock Road, Blackrockprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €735,682 | 206 m |
| 37 Elm Park, Blackrock, Louth | Nov 2025 | €535,000 | 246 m |
| 19 Elm Park, Rock Road, Blackrock | Nov 2025 | €540,000 | 267 m |
| Chapel Pass Blackrock, Blackrock, Louth | Oct 2025 | €900,000 | 271 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 2022
- Decision due17 April 2022
- Decision issued7 April 2022
- Grant issued9 May 2022
- Permission expiry8 May 2027
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 one number dwelling house along with all associated site development works
The Orchard , Blackrock , Co. Louth
18243LouthLodged 5 Apr 2018New dwelling
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Permission consequent to outline planning permission ref. 1397, for one number dwelling house along with all…
The Orchard , Blackrock , Co. Louth
17821LouthLodged 3 Nov 2017New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for a change of house type previously granted (planning permission reference number 18243), new…
The Orchard , Rock Road , Blackrock
19337LouthLodged 3 May 2019Alterations
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
PERMISSION for one number dwelling house along with all associated site development works
The Orchard , Blackrock , Co. Louth
18190LouthLodged 14 Mar 2018New dwelling
- Granted40 m away
Retention & Permission for alterations and extensions to existing dwelling. Application to include retention…
Rock Road East , Blackrock , Co Louth
19663LouthLodged 21 Aug 2019Retention
- Granted40 m away
EXTENSION OF DURATION required previous ref:13/96 Permission for a split level dwelling. *Significant Further…
The Orchard , Rock Road , Blackrock
18179LouthLodged 9 Mar 2018New dwelling
- Granted40 m away
Permission for a two storey dwelling house and associated site development works. *Significant Further…
The Orchard , Rock Road , Blackrock
19515LouthLodged 28 Jun 2019New dwelling
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Retention & Permission: Retention and completion of alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to…
Rock Road East , Blackrock , Co Louth
19580LouthLodged 22 Jul 2019Retention
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