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Sandymount House Blackrock , Co. Louth A91 Y9N1 , a Protected Structure (Ref. LHS012-003)

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Planning application 2660679

Louth - Louth County Council

Proposed Development

  1. (i)
    construction of a three-storey residential extension (two-storey over basement level) to the side/north of the dwelling with minor demolition to the northern elevation at ground and first floor level to facilitate internal connection
  2. (ii)
    provision of a covered seating area to the east of the proposed extension at ground floor level
  3. (iii)
    careful removal of a section of the existing western boundary stone wall onto Sandymount (R172) to facilitate the provision of a temporary construction access to the site that will be reinstated and made good when construction works have been completed;
  4. (iv)
    all ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping, SuDS and foul drainage as necessary to facilitate the development. The building is a protected structure (RPS No. Lhs012-003)’
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Oct 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    25 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
Sandymount House Blackrock , Co. Louth A91 Y9N1 , a Protected Structure (Ref. LHS012-003)
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Louth County Council
Site Area
1.121 ha
Floor Area
272 sq m
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
1 October 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
25 November 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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18224CONDITIONAL27 Mar 2018

Permission for development at Protected Structure LHS012-003. The proposed development will consist of partial demolitions, alterations, refurbishment and extension to the existing two storey over lower ground floor/basement house. The development provides for demolition of late twentieth century extensions to the house including (i) the single storey conservatory to the south (ii) the raised platform area and steps to the west and associated floor space beneath (iii) semi-circular entrance porch to the east (iv) partial demolition of some internal walls and features to facilitate reconfiguration of internal living space including raising of window heads at first floor level on the eastern elevation. Following the above demolitions the proposed development provides for (i) new two storey extension to the west over lower ground floor/basement (ii) new part single part two storey extension to the south that includes a lower ground floor/basement area and an outdoor roof terrace at first floor level (iii) alterations and refurbishment of external facades, roofs and chimneys including reinstatement of main entrance to the house to its original position in the east elevation, replacement of uPVC windows with timber sash windows (iv) alterations to the western boundary to the site that will include closing up of existing vehicular entrance off Blackrock Road (R172) to provide pedestrian only entrance at this location and provision of new vehicular entrance approximately 26m to the north including gates, railings and piers. Sections of boundary walls/features to be removed will be re-used/replaced in keeping with existing (v) all associated site development works including lancscaping, boundary treatment and alterations to ground levels. **Non significant Further Information received 17/08/2018 allowing changes to the proposed development to include the complete design of the proposed western extension with associated internal changes. The western extension has been reduced in size from 302sq.m to 200sq.m and as a result of the revised design, the area of demolition has reduced from 114sq.m to 86.7sq.m. **

Sandymount House , Sandymount , Blackrock

30m
19752CONDITIONAL17 Sept 2019

Permission for alteration to previously approved development Reg. Ref. 18/224 on a Protected Structure. The proposed alterations comprise the following: (i) provision of 1 no. window and 1 no. set of sliding doors on the southern elevation of the lower ground basement floor level recreation room; (ii) extension of the lower ground/basement floor level recreation room by 30sqm with new space to be served by 1 no. set of sliding doors; (iii) site landscaping works including the regrading of garden levels outside lower ground floor level recreation room to provide outdoor patio space; (iv) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. **Significant Further Information received 21/11/2019**

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22293CONDITIONAL12 Apr 2022

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22594CONDITIONAL26 Jul 2022

Permission for the removal of the non-original existing entrance piers, gates and railings; the construction of new entrance wall, piers and gates; repair of the western boundary wall (adjacent to Blackrock Road - R172), including the removal of modern render finish, repair of cracks in the wall, replacement of loose/missing soldier course stones and repointing of joints; together with all associated site works at Sandymount House - a Protected Structure - Ref. LHS012-003

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22595CONDITIONAL26 Jul 2022

Permission for development in the proximity of Sandymount House - a Protected Structure - Ref. LHS012-003 - for the change of the existing red brick finish to the dwelling house known as the "Coach House" to a smooth rendered finish, white in colour; the closing up of the existing site entrance and construction of a new site entrance, walls, piers and gates further southwest; together with all associated site works

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17125CONDITIONAL21 Feb 2017

Permission for a two storey dwelling house with associated attached domestic garage, vehicular entrance and all associated site development works. *Significant Further Information submitted 10/10/2017*

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2460186N/A9 Apr 2024

Permission for proposed enclosure of an existing rear balcony including a glass roof and glazing to existing wall opes and all associated works

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2560496CONDITIONAL1 Aug 2025

Proposed alteration, extension and change-of-use of the existing front structure/ façade comprising ground floor vehicular access and first floor storage area to convert to ground floor vehicular access and first floor studio including external stairs access and all associated site development works

The Square , Blackrock , Co. Louth

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2460357CONDITIONAL28 Jun 2024

Proposed retention of an existing paved driveway and planning permission for the enclosure of an existing rear balcony including a glass roof and glazing to existing wall opes and all associated works at The Square, Blackrock, Co. Louth.

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