GrantedAlterationsDecided 11 April 2024

4 Rock Court, Blackrock, Dundalk

Attic conversion and alterations to a house in Blackrock, Dundalk.

2460088 · Louth County Council · Lodged 20 February 2024

Reference: 2460088
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 February 2024
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 43 m²

Summary

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The application proposed an attic conversion for habitable use and general alterations. A split decision was issued, granting the ground floor changes but refusing the attic conversion and roof lights.

Alterationsattic conversionrefusal

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Official record

Development description

Permission for conversion of attic space to habitable accommodation and alterations to existing dwellinghouse and all associated site development works. Split decision
To grant permission for proposed works to the dwelling including ground floor elevation changes and internal alterations subject to the 3 conditions
To refuse permission for proposed roof light windows and attic conversion for habitable accommodation in the form of bedrooms and an office/study

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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Built & sold

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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
9 Wallace Cove, Blackrock, Dundalk	Mar 2026	€477,000	152 m
42 Rathmount, Blackrock, Dundalk	Aug 2025	€660,000	219 m
14 The Saltings, Wallaces Rd, Blackrocknot full market price	Dec 2025	€205,303	254 m
9 The Saltings, Seafield Road, Blackrock	Apr 2025	€285,000	258 m
Southend, Blackrock, Co Louth	May 2025	€710,000	281 m
23 Ard Shee, Blackrock, Dundalk	Jan 2026	€253,500	294 m
The Boathouse, Coast Rd, Blackrock	Nov 2025	€960,000	320 m
6 The Pavillion, Main St, Blackrock	Dec 2025	€425,000	341 m

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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 received20 February 2024
Decision due15 April 2024
Decision issued11 April 2024
Grant issued14 May 2024
Permission expiry13 May 2029

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