GrantedExtensionDecided 20 August 2025

"Alba" Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Louth

Single-storey extension, alterations, and outbuilding demolition at a house in Blackrock.

2560429 · Louth County Council · Lodged 6 July 2025

Reference: 2560429
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 July 2025

Summary

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The proposed works include a single-storey extension and alterations to the existing house named 'Alba'. The project also involves the demolition of an existing outer building and all associated site works.

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Official record

Development description

Single-storey extension and alterations to the existing house, demolition of the outer building and all associated site works.

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
4 The Orchard, Blackrock, Dundalk	Jan 2026	€865,000	82 m
Sancta Maria, Blackrock, Dundalk	Jun 2026	€480,000	89 m
19 Elm Park, Rock Road, Blackrock	Nov 2025	€540,000	166 m
37 Elm Park, Blackrock, Louth	Nov 2025	€535,000	179 m
Carn, Chapel Pass, Blackrock	Jul 2025	€568,750	187 m
1 The Rock Road, Blackrock, Louth	Mar 2025	€872,500	205 m
43 Elm Park, Blackrock, Louth	Jun 2025	€467,500	230 m
No. 1 Rock Road Place, Blackrockprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€1,073,898	248 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 received6 July 2025
Decision due30 August 2025
Decision issued20 August 2025
Grant issued22 September 2025
Permission expiry21 September 2030

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