GrantedRetentionDecided 10 November 2023

3 Rockville, Rock Road, Blackrock Co Louth

Retention of a detached domestic garage and permission for a dependent relative unit in Blackrock.

23422 · Louth County Council · Lodged 22 September 2023

Reference: 23422
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 22 September 2023
Residential units: 2
Floor area: 81.92 m²

Summary

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The application sought retention for an existing detached domestic garage and permission for a new residential unit for a dependent relative. The local authority issued a split decision, granting retention for the garage but refusing the new residential unit.

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Official record

Development description

Retention permission for existing detached domestic garage and permission for new residential accommodation unit for a dependent relative and all associated site works. Split decision
To grant retention permission for detached domestic garage subject to the 3 conditions
Refuse permission for new residential accommodation unit for a dependent relative

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Existing ResidentialRS

“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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
2 Rockville, Rock Rd, Blackrock	Jan 2026	€695,000	38 m
47 Cois Farrage, Blackrock, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€383,258	45 m
48 Cois Farraige, Blackrock, Dundalkprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€383,259	46 m
18 Cois Farraige, Old Golf Links Road, Blackrock	Jan 2025	€230,000	85 m
96 Cois Farraige, Blackrockprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€335,000	85 m
99 Cois Farraige, Blackrockprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€255,505	85 m
Apartment 95, Cois Farraige, Blackrockprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€255,506	85 m
100 Cois Farriage, Blackrockprice excludes VAT	Oct 2025	€299,139	85 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received22 September 2023
Decision due16 November 2023
Decision issued10 November 2023
Grant issued11 December 2023
Permission expiry10 December 2028

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