15 Clós Deirdrú, The Ferns, Blackrock Co Louth
Retention of a rear extension and permission for a new side and rear extension in Blackrock.
2360440 · Louth County Council · Lodged 7 November 2023
- Reference
- 2360440
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 7 November 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 26.3 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention of an existing part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension with three rooflights. It also seeks permission for a new single-storey side and rear extension, converting the domestic garage to habitable space, raising rear patio levels, and increasing the western boundary fence height.
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
The development will consist of: a) retention of existing part single-storey, part two-storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling including 3no rooflights. B) permission for the following: a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling incorporating modifications to existing domestic garage to habitable space. Increase in ground levels to the rear patio area. Increase the height of western timber boundary fence and 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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 12 August 2024.
Notified floor area: 176.9 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Rathmount, Blackrock, Dundalk | Aug 2025 | €660,000 | 260 m |
| Southend, Blackrock, Co Louth | May 2025 | €710,000 | 263 m |
| Main St, Blackrock, Dundalk | Feb 2025 | €460,000 | 286 m |
| 6 The Pavillion, Main St, Blackrock | Dec 2025 | €425,000 | 311 m |
| 193 Rathmount, Blackrock, Dundalk | May 2025 | €600,000 | 323 m |
| 44 Sandfield Gardens, Blackrock, Louth | Jun 2025 | €425,000 | 361 m |
| 44 Sandfield Gardens, Blackrock, Louth | Jun 2026 | €525,000 | 361 m |
| 11 Gort Na Glaise Sandy Lane, Blackrock, Co Louthnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €126,000 | 373 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 received7 November 2023
- Decision due10 January 2024
- Decision issued15 December 2023
- Grant issued26 January 2024
- Permission expiry25 January 2029
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