GrantedNew dwellingDecided 8 August 2025

The Square, Blackrock, County Louth

Demolition of an existing single-storey house and construction of a new single-storey house in Blackrock.

2560002 · Louth County Council · Lodged 7 January 2025

Reference: 2560002
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 7 January 2025

Summary

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Permission is sought for the demolition of an existing single-storey dwelling, lean-to extension, and paths in Blackrock. The development will consist of constructing a new single-storey dwelling with a flat and sloped roof, a new timber fence, and a new vehicular access.

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Residential unit: 1
Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

Permission to consist of demolition of the existing single storey dwelling, lean to extension and paths. Removal of the existing oil tank. Construction of a new single storey dwelling, flat roof with part sloped roof and 2 no. Rooflights, new timber fence to southern boundary, new vehicular access, and all associated site work. This application is accompanied by a natura impact statement. *significant further information received on 17/07/2025 & revised notices received on 22/07/2025*

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
5 Marine View, Blackrock Cove, Blackrock	May 2025	€520,000	357 m
23 Seaview Avenue, Cnoc Na Mara, Blackrock	Feb 2025	€400,000	381 m
San Remo, Sandymount, Blackrock	Mar 2025	€915,000	432 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 received7 January 2025
Further information requested27 February 2025
Further information received17 July 2025
Decision due18 August 2025
Decision issued8 August 2025
Appeal submitted4 September 2025
Appeal decided18 December 2025
Permission expiry17 December 2030

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