The Square, Blackrock

76 parcels, from 14 m² to 57,823 m² (5.78 ha, 14.29 acres), median 583.5 m².

Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
  70 parcels of this street
• O1Strategic Reserve (Strategic reserve, White land)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
  1 parcel of this street
• R4New Residential Phase 2 (Strategic Residential Reserve)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
  No parcel of this street has its centre in it

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.

• 8 Jun 2026Conditional

  Permission for a new dwelling house, new site entrance and associated site works as previously granted under Planning Ref. No. 211083 and 2360141

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660359

• 13 Feb 2026Refused

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 211083 - Permission for a new dwelling house and associated site works

  Extension of duration · Louth County Council, 2622

• 1 Aug 2025Conditional

  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

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560496

• 30 May 2025Conditional

  7-year permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands (c.18.54 ha) The development will consist of:- 502 no. residential units, with a total residential gross floor area of c.51,440.5 sqm comprising:40 no. 1 bed maisonettes,147 no. 2 bed mid-terrace 2 storey house ,276 no. 3 bed end of terrace and semi-detached 2 storey houses ,1 no. 3 bed detached bungalow and 38 no. 4 bed semi-detached 3 storey houses, 1 no. two storey creche facility (570.7 sqm Gross Floor Area) with outdoor secure play area and parking. New access off Blackrock Road providing for vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access and incorporating a new bus stop on Blackrock Road; 2 no. pedestrian and cycle only access points are provided from Bóthar Maol. Infrastructure and services for the proposed development including surface water infrastructure, water mains and a new wastewater pump station (with temporary storage and associated dosing measures) which will be pumped via a new rising main along Blackrock Road (R172) and Hardy’s Lane to Finnabair Crescent where it will discharge to the existing wastewater drainage network. Associated public and private open space, landscaping and amenity areas including a large central park of c.2.7ha, public art, boundary treatments, public lighting, roads, cycleways, footpaths, car and cycle parking, infrastructure and services and all associated site and development works. To facilitate the proposed development, excavation, cut and fill, reprofiling of existing ground levels and removal of works completed under previously permitted SHD development including the foundations for 5 no. houses is required. The ruins of a former pumphouse will also be removed / demolished as part of the works and existing overhead electrical lines will be undergrounded. *Significant Further Information Received on 14/10/2025*

  Permission, 462 homes · Louth County Council, 2560319

• 14 Jan 2025Refused

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 19590 (ABP-304782-19) - SHD: STAGE 3 Application lodged with An Bord Pleanála (ABP Ref. 304782-19) on 27/6/19 - Stage 2 ref no. 181036. Permission for a Strategic Housing Development to consist of 483 no. dwellings, a childcare facility of 677 sqm, a new access junction and works to the Blackrock Road, 2 no. pedestrian and cyclist accesses onto Bóthar Maol, landscaped open spaces, internal roadways and potable, surface and foul water infrastructure. The proposed residential element of 483 no. units comprises of 258 no. detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, 213 no. apartments in 7 no. apartment blocks, and 6 no. own-door apartments and 6 no. duplex units in 2 no. duplex over apartment blocks. The 258 no. houses comprise; 22 no. Type TA 5 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 19 no. Type TB 5 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 10 no. Type TC 4 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 7 no. Type C1 4 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 3 no. Type TD 4 bed 2 storey detached houses, 23 no. Type TE 4 bed 2 storey detached/semi detached houses, 7 no. Type TF 4 bed 2 storey detached houses, 50 no. Type TG 4 bed 2 storey detached/semi detached houses, 9 no. Type TH 3 Bed 2 storey detached houses, 9 no. Type TH1 3 Bed 2 storey detached houses, 37 no. Type TI 3 Bed 2 storey semi detached/ terraced houses, 61 no. Type TJ 3 Bed 2 storey detached/semi detached/terraced houses, and 1 no. Type DB 4 bed detached bungalow. The 213 no. apartment units, 6 no. own-door apartments and 6 no. duplex units comprise of; 54 no. Type A01 1 bed apartments, 10 no. Type D01 1 bed apartments, 48 no. Type A02 2 bed apartments, 48 no. Type A03 2 bed apartments, 42 no. Type A04 2 bed apartments, 6 no. Type D02 2 bed apartments, 5 no. Type D03 2 bed apartments, 6 no. Type DP 2 bed own door apartments, 6 no. Type DP 3 bed own-door duplexes. The duplex over apartment units are 3 storeys in height, the proposed apartment Blocks A, B, C, E, F, and G are 4 storeys in height, and Block D is 3 storeys. Blocks A, B and F accommodate underground car parking. The proposed 2 storey childcare facility of 677 sqm has an outdoor play area of 660 sqm and is located near the main entrance to the site. A total of 824 no. car parking spaces and 512 no. bicycle spaces are proposed. ABP Opinion 12.02.19

  Extension of duration · Louth County Council, 252

• 7 Jan 2025Conditional

  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*

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560002

• 10 Dec 2024Conditional

  Permission for 1) The renovation of existing two storey house. 2) To construct a first floor rear extension to existing house. 3) To create a vehicular entrance from public road into the site *Significant Further Information Received on 27/03/2025*

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2460777

• 3 Dec 2024N/a

  Permission for the demolition of the existing single storey dwelling and construction of a new single storey dwelling, new vehicular entrance and all associated site work

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2460760

• 28 Jun 2024Conditional

  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.

  Retention · Louth County Council, 2460357

• 24 Jun 2024N/a

  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

  Retention, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2460347

• 26 Apr 2024Conditional

  Permission for proposed alterations and extension to the rear of existing dwelling house including a balcony and the enlargement of 3 no. existing dormer windows

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2460228

• 9 Apr 2024N/a

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

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2460186

• 3 Apr 2024Conditional

  Permission for an extension and alterations to an existing dwelling house and associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2450

• 21 Nov 2023Refused

  Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) Application (10 Year) inc. EIAR & NIS - (see www.haggardstownlrd.ie) for: (1) 502 no. residential units ranging in height from 1-3 storeys comprising 26 no. 4-bedroom semi-detached houses [147.8sqm GFA each]; 210 no. 3-bedroom terraced houses and semi-detached houses [ranging from 88.9sqm – 100sqm GFA, some of which include garden sheds]; 1 no. 3-bedroom bungalow [111.5sqm GFA]; 214 no. 2-bedroom houses [73.6sqm GFA each]; and 52 no. 1-bedroom maisonettes [ranging from 56.5sqm – 81.4sqm GFA]; (2) A 2-storey creche [c.570.7sqm GFA] with associated external play area [c.813sqm]; (3) Public open space [totalling c.4.69ha of which c.3.09ha comprises strategic amenity space] and private open space [private gardens serving the houses, bungalow and maisonettes]; and (4) Vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access/egress and associated circulation routes [including the construction of new dedicated entrance to the R172 Blackrock Road with a southbound right hand turning lane and a new northbound bus stop, 2 no. new pedestrian access points routes to Bóthar Maol and 1 no. new pedestrian and cycle path access point along the northeastern boundary to Bóthar Maol]. The development will also consist of: (5) 762 no. car parking spaces [including 738 no. residential spaces, 4 no. accessible visitor spaces and 20. no spaces serving the proposed creche]; (6) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure; (7) 660 no. bicycle parking spaces [502. no residential spaces; 120 no. visitor spaces; 6 no. long-term spaces for the creche; 16 no. visitor spaces for the creche and 16 no. shared spaces serving the proposed strategic amenity/public open space]; (8) Bicycle storage; (9) Bin storage; (10) Photovoltaic roof panels; (11) 6 no. ESB sub-stations; (12) Undergrounding and diversion of existing 10kV and 20kV overhead power lines; (13) Provision of public lighting; (14) Boundary treatments including gates, piers and railings; (15) Equipped play areas; (16) Public art and wayfinding; (17) All hard and soft landscaping; (18) Provision of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems; (19) 1 no. Type 3 Wastewater Pumping Station and associated 24hr underground emergency storage tank; and (20) All other site excavation, infrastructure and development works above and below ground, including changes in level, cut, fill and the infilling of lands, retaining features, resurfacing and site servicing [foul and surface water drainage and water supply]

  Permission, 502 homes · Louth County Council, 2360476

• 1 Sept 2023N/a

  Permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) - Full Details are available at www.haggardstownlrd.ie. This includes an EIAR and NIS. Proposal includes: 1. Construction of 502 no. residential units ranging in height from one storey to three storeys comprising 26 no. four-bedroom semi-detached houses (147.8 sq. m each); 210 no. three-bedroom terraced houses & semi-detached houses (ranging in size between 88.9 sq. m and 100 sq. m, some of which include garden sheds); 1 no. three-bedroom bungalow (111.5 sq. m); 214 no. two-bedroom houses (73.6 sq. m each); & 52 no. one-bedroom maisonettes (ranging in size between 56.5 sq. m & 81.4 sq. m); 2.Construction of a two-storey crèche (c.570.7 sq. m.) with associated external play area (c.813 sq. m.); 3.Provision of public open space (totalling c.4.69 ha of which c.3.09 ha comprises strategic amenity space) & private open space (in the form of private garden areas serving the houses, bungalow, & maisonettes); & 4.Provision of vehicular, cyclist & pedestrian access/egress & associated circulation routes (inc. the construction of new dedicated entrance to the R172 Blackrock Road, with a southbound right hand turning lane & a new northbound bus stop, 2 no. new pedestrian access points routes to Bóthar Maol, & 1 no. new pedestrian & cycle path access point along the north eastern boundary to Bóthar Maol). 5. 762 no. car parking spaces (inc. 738 no. residential car parking spaces, 4 no accessible visitor car parking spaces & 20 no. car parking spaces serving the proposed crèche); 6. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure; 7. 660 no. bicycle parking spaces (comprising 502 no. residential bicycle parking spaces; 120 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces; 6 no. long-term bicycle parking spaces for the creche; 16 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces for the creche and 16 no. shared bicycle parking spaces serving the proposed strategic amenity / public open space); 8. Bicycle storage; 9. Bin storage; 10. Photovoltaic roof panels; 11. 6 no. ESB sub-stations; 12. Undergrounding & diversion of the existing 10kV and 20kV overhead power lines; 13. Provision of public lighting; 14. Boundary treatments (including gates, piers, and railings); 15. Equipped play areas; 16. Public art and wayfinding; 17. All hard and soft landscaping; 18. Provision of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS); 19. 1 no. Type 3 Wastewater Pumping Station & associated 24 Hr underground emergency storage tank; and 20. All other site...

  Permission, 474 homes · Louth County Council, 2360330

• 6 Jun 2023Conditional

  Permission for revisions to the design of dwelling house as granted under planning reference 211083 at 15 Village Green. Revisions to include elevational changes including new dormer window to the east (front) and use of attic floor level for bedroom, wardrobe and bathroom

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2360141

• 22 Dec 2022Conditional

  Permission for development at numbers 1 and 2 The Square, Blackrock, listed as a protected structure LH012-004A ad LH012-004B, for the demolition of unfinished rear extension, alterations to the properties to include a two storey extension, combining both houses into one dwelling, construction of stone boundary wall to the front (south elevation) to enclose a small garden, removal of external pebble dash plaster, replastering externally and internally, repairs and retention of the existing roof slates and roof structure, reconstruction of chimneys, repair and retention of all sash windows, replacement of glazing in sash windows with slim heritage double glazed units, new metal rainwater goods, erection of 12 sqm of photovoltaic panels, erection of timber screen/fence to rear of east boundary wall, erection of new gates and all associated site development works

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 221008

• 24 May 2022N/a

  Retention/Permission for development at 1 and 2 The Square, Blackrock that are listed as Protected Structures Ref. No.s LH012004A and LH012004B consisting of alterations to include combining both houses into one dwelling, retention/reconstruction of extension to the rear of No. 2, including a plant room, construction of stone boundary wall to the front south elevation to enclose a small garden, removal of external pebble dash plaster, re-plastering externally and internally, reconstruction of entrance porch to No. 2 in a glazed structure, reconstruction of roof of no. 2 and possible reconstruction of roofs of No. 1, reconstruction of chimneys replacement of sash windows with timber double glazed sash window, erection of 12 sqm of photovoltaic panels, erection of timber screen/fence to rear of east boundary wall, erection of new gates to carparking area to rear of site, construction of a garage and one bedroom studio apartment with two skylights, 16 sqm of photovoltaic solar panels and all associated site development works

  Retention, 3 homes · Louth County Council, 22410

• 5 Oct 2021Conditional

  Outline permission sought for a dwelling house and associated site development works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Assessment. *Significant Further Information received on 17/12/2021 which includes an amended Natura Impact Assessment*

  Outline permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 211247

• 7 Sept 2021N/a

  Outline permission for a dwelling house and associated site development works

  Outline permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 211114

• 31 Aug 2021Conditional

  Permission for a new dwelling house and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 211083

• 27 Jul 2021N/a

  Permission for the construction of a new dwelling house and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 21944

• 21 Aug 2020Refused

  Permission for new dwelling house and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 20632

• 23 Jan 2020Conditional

  Outline permission for a new dwelling house and associated site works

  Outline permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2037

• 27 Jun 2019Conditional

  SHD: STAGE 3 Application lodged with An Bord Pleanála (ABP Ref. 304782-19) on 27/6/19 - Stage 2 ref no. 181036. Permission for a Strategic Housing Development to consist of 483 no. dwellings, a childcare facility of 677 sqm, a new access junction and works to the Blackrock Road, 2 no. pedestrian and cyclist accesses onto Bóthar Maol, landscaped open spaces, internal roadways and potable, surface and foul water infrastructure. The proposed residential element of 483 no. units comprises of 258 no. detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, 213 no. apartments in 7 no. apartment blocks, and 6 no. own-door apartments and 6 no. duplex units in 2 no. duplex over apartment blocks. The 258 no. houses comprise; 22 no. Type TA 5 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 19 no. Type TB 5 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 10 no. Type TC 4 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 7 no. Type C1 4 bed 2.5 storey detached houses, 3 no. Type TD 4 bed 2 storey detached houses, 23 no. Type TE 4 bed 2 storey detached/semi detached houses, 7 no. Type TF 4 bed 2 storey detached houses, 50 no. Type TG 4 bed 2 storey detached/semi detached houses, 9 no. Type TH 3 Bed 2 storey detached houses, 9 no. Type TH1 3 Bed 2 storey detached houses, 37 no. Type TI 3 Bed 2 storey semi detached/ terraced houses, 61 no. Type TJ 3 Bed 2 storey detached/semi detached/terraced houses, and 1 no. Type DB 4 bed detached bungalow. The 213 no. apartment units, 6 no. own-door apartments and 6 no. duplex units comprise of; 54 no. Type A01 1 bed apartments, 10 no. Type D01 1 bed apartments, 48 no. Type A02 2 bed apartments, 48 no. Type A03 2 bed apartments, 42 no. Type A04 2 bed apartments, 6 no. Type D02 2 bed apartments, 5 no. Type D03 2 bed apartments, 6 no. Type DP 2 bed own door apartments, 6 no. Type DP 3 bed own-door duplexes. The duplex over apartment units are 3 storeys in height, the proposed apartment Blocks A, B, C, E, F, and G are 4 storeys in height, and Block D is 3 storeys. Blocks A, B and F accommodate underground car parking. The proposed 2 storey childcare facility of 677 sqm has an outdoor play area of 660 sqm and is located near the main entrance to the site. A total of 824 no. car parking spaces and 512 no. bicycle spaces are proposed. ABP Opinion 12.02.19

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 19590

The 25 most recent of 27 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.