1 & 2 The Square, Blackrock, Co Louth
Retention and permission for alterations to combine two protected houses into one, plus a new studio apartment.
22410 · Louth County Council · Lodged 24 May 2022
- Reference
- 22410
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 24 May 2022
- Residential units
- 3
- Floor area
- 270.54 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves combining two protected structures into a single dwelling, reconstructing a rear extension, and carrying out extensive restoration works. It also includes building a garage and a one-bedroom studio apartment with solar panels.
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 development at 1 and 2 the square, blackrock that are listed as protected structures ref. No. S lh012004a and lh012004b consisting of alterations to include combining both houses into one dwelling, retention/reconstruction of extension to the rear of no. 2, including a plant room, construction of stone boundary wall to the front south elevation to enclose a small garden, removal of external pebble dash plaster, re-plastering externally and internally, reconstruction of entrance porch to no. 2 in a glazed structure, reconstruction of roof of no. 2 and possible reconstruction of roofs of no. 1, reconstruction of chimneys replacement of sash windows with timber double glazed sash window, erection of 12 sqm of photovoltaic panels, erection of timber screen/fence to rear of east boundary wall, erection of new gates to carparking area to rear of site, construction of a garage and one bedroom studio apartment with two skylights, 16 sqm of photovoltaic solar panels and all associated site development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marine View, Blackrock Cove, Blackrock | May 2025 | €520,000 | 148 m |
| San Remo, Sandymount, Blackrock | Mar 2025 | €915,000 | 183 m |
| 23 Seaview Avenue, Cnoc Na Mara, Blackrock | Feb 2025 | €400,000 | 282 m |
| 22 Marine Crescent, Blackrock, Dundalk | Apr 2025 | €450,000 | 372 m |
| 1 Seaview Drive, Cnoc Na Mara, Golf Links Road | Jan 2026 | €525,000 | 375 m |
| 18 Seaview Way, Cnoc Na Mara, Blackrock | Mar 2025 | €405,000 | 487 m |
| 4 The Orchard, Blackrock, Dundalk | Jan 2026 | €865,000 | 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 received24 May 2022
- Further information requested14 July 2022
- Application withdrawn21 November 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 development at numbers 1 and 2 The Square, Blackrock, listed as a protected structure…
1 and 2 The Square , Blackrock , Co Louth
221008LouthLodged 22 Dec 2022Alterations
- Granted40 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
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
- Granted100 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
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Similar applications
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