Chapter 2: Heritage & Conservation: Blackrock Local Area Plan

Chapter 2: Heritage & Conservation
Blackrock
Local Area Plan
2. Heritage & Conservation

2.1 Built Heritage
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In the second half of the 18th Century, a number of larger houses

began to appear around the village centre, such as Rockfield House
(Cluain Mhuire), Blackrock House and Neptune House, all which still
exist and have Protected Structure status.
The Council recognises the distinct character and intrinsic

heritage qualities of the Blackrock area. Understanding and
appreciating the history and culture of Blackrock is an important
part to the planning of its future. It is Council Policy to ensure
the protection of this historical character and ensure that any
future development / redevelopment is carried out in a manner
sympathetic to its special character.
2.1.1 Historical Background

Photo 9: The Library and Blackrock Further Education Institute (former Technical
School)
Photo 7: Historical Photo of Blackrock Townhall (c.1900)
Figure 2.1: Historical Map of Blackrock
The historical village of Blackrock developed as a seaside resort in

the 18th Century. The name Blackrock is derived from an outcrop of
limestone that occurs on the strand near the Blackrock Baths. The
stone turns black when wet, hence the name Blackrock.
Most development that occurred in Blackrock during the 18th and
early 19th centuries comprised predominantly of detached houses.
Few buildings dating from the 18th Century survive in the original
village of Blackrock, with the exception of two properties on Main
Street the former Garda Station and the adjacent old house which
accommodates part of the Blackrock Market.
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Blackrock saw its most

dramatic growth in the
early 19th Century, by
which time there was
a well-developed town
structure. The Dublinto-Kingstown
railway
line opened in 1834. The
introduction of the railway
line had both advantages
and
disadvantages
for Blackrock. While it
improved
Blackrocks
accessibility to and from
the wider metropolitan
area, it also obstructed
coastal
views
and
separated the village
from
the
sea.
The
construction of Idrone
Terrace in the 1850s,
an attractive terrace of Photo 8: St John the Baptist Church
two-storey houses that
look out over Dublin Bay, further impeded views of the sea from
Blackrock Main Street. This set the precedent for the construction
of further buildings along the northern side of Main Street including
the Methodist Church in 1861, the Town Hall in 1866, the Library
and Technical School in 1905 and the original Post Office building
in 1909.
Prior to the construction of the railway, the shoreline was located

much further inland. The introduction of the railway line landlocked
part of the original shoreline and subsequently created a wetland.
In 1873 it was decided to infill this wetland area and create a public
park which is now known as Blackrock Park.
I n 1839 the railway company provided a public bathing area known
as Blackrock Baths. In 1887, the Baths were rebuilt in concrete.
The Baths comprised of a sea-pool, multi-height diving board and
public seating. The Urban District Council acquired the Baths in
1928 and they operated until the late 1980s.
Photo 10: Blackrock Baths (c.1930)
During the late 1890s, a regular tram service ran between Blackrock
and Dublin. There is very little evidence of the trams remaining.
The former tram depot was located on Newtown Avenue.
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The Record of Protected Structures and the ACA/cACA designation

are the principal mechanisms for protecting and conserving the
built heritage assets within the Blackrock LAP. In accordance
with County Development Plan policy, where works are proposed
to a Protected Structure, they will be subject to the Architectural
Heritage Development Management Guidelines as set out in
S.16.9. and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and
Local Governments Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines
for Planning Authorities (2004).
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There are 94 no. Protected Structures within the Plan area primarily
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and at the Seafront on Idrone Terrace (Appendix D).
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A number of Blackrocks large period dwelling houses were

demolished in the second half of the twentieth century - including
Frascati House, Maretimo House, Laural Hill, Fitzwilliam Lodge
and Elm Cliff. These historic houses were demolished to facilitate
new development such as the shopping centres and the Blackrock
Bypass (Frascati Road).
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Photo 13: Prince Edward Terrace
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This section outlines the general objectives for works to all Protected
Structures within the Plan area. The guiding principle is to ensure
that the architectural and landscape character of each site is
protected during any development works, whilst at the same time
facilitating high quality sustainable and compatible redevelopment.
Objectives: Works to Protected Structures and Associated Lands

PS1
The Planning Authority will seek to safeguard the character and setting
of a Protected Structure through appropriate control of the design of new
development in the vicinity.
2.1.3 Protected Structure Sites with Development

Potential
a series of separate Character Areas have been identified which

focus on characteristics specific to those areas. Any development
proposals brought forward for these specific Character Areas will
require to have due regard to the stated objectives.
A number of sites within the Plan area that incorporate Protected

Structures may have development and redevelopment potential
(Map 5). This section of the Local Area Plan assesses the
characteristics of those sites and provides a series of objectives
to help guide development in a way that ensures the protection
of their historical character, heritage and setting. With regard to
the conjoined sites of St Teresas, Dunardagh and Cluain Mhuire,
Given the larger scale redevelopment opportunities available on the

lands of St Teresas, Dunardagh and Cluain Mhuire, a comprehensive
Site Framework Strategy has also been prepared for these sites,
this is fully set out in Section 3.5 of Chapter 3: Urban Structure and
Character.
PS2
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The principal elevations of a Protected Structure should not be impacted

upon or obscured by new development that may compromise its amenity.
Potential Development Areas

Protected Structure
PS3
Significant views of the Protected Structure and the historical context of

its setting in the landscape or surrounding urban context, should not be
compromised.
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To encourage compatible new uses for Protected Structures, which will

not detract from the architectural and historic character of the building/
structure. Any works and/or extensions necessitated by the proposed new
use(s) shall be appropriately scaled and shall read architecturally as new,
in line with County Development Plan Policies.
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St Teresa's (Craigmore)
St Catherine's Provincial House

(Dunardagh)
Cluain Mhuire
Deepwell
Idrone Terrace
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Objective A Residential Zoning
Cluain Mhuire
Objective DC District Centre Zoning
Deepwell
Objective E Employment Zoning
Idrone Terrace
Objective F Open Space Zoning
Lois an Uisce
Objective A R
PS6
Objective DC
To require an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment by an architect

or other professional with specialist knowledge of building conservation.
The report should include an assessment of both works to the Protected
Structure and the impact of new development on the character and
appearance of the heritage asset.
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To seek a holistic approach to any development of the overall site. Proposals

for the Protected Structure must form part of any application to ensure that
the Protected Structure retains prominence on the site.
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To require a design statement with supporting illustrative material and

description of proposed development demonstrating how it has been
developed having regard to the built heritage, topography and landscape
character of the site.
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with Development Potential
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To require the use of high quality materials and external elevation design.
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It is possible to use traditional materials in conjunction with modern ones
in order to create a building which is both contextual and modern and of
high architectural quality.
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PS10
To require a comprehensive landscaping scheme for each site as part of
any development proposal (where appropriate) to include details of trees
to be retained, replacement planting where required and the use of soft
boundaries to demarcate/define private open space. Replacement trees
where required to be semi-mature native species.
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2.1.3(i) Lands at St. Teresas and Dunardagh

Historical background
The lands at St. Teresas and Dunardagh have been in the ownership
of the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul since the 1930s.
Two houses, Dunardagh, (now known as St Catherines Provincial
House) and St Teresas (formerly Craigmore), both Protected
Structures, were built in the mid 19th century on lands that formerly
belonged to the Rockfield Estate.
private use. Double granite gateways which formed the original

entrance were removed and re-erected to the northwest as part of
the site boundary during construction of the Blackrock bypass in
the 1980s. The remaining lands of St Teresas and Dunardagh are
subject to the Objective To protect and/or provide for Institutional
Use in open lands. It is Council policy as stated in Section 5.3.5:
Institutional Lands of the County Development Plan 2012-2016
that where parcels of land are in institutional use, any proposals
for their redevelopment shall seek to retain the open character of
these lands wherever possible. Any future development of the St.
Teresas and Dunardagh lands shall take due cognaisance of the
requirements of this objective.
Objectives: Character Area 1

D1
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that no development in the
immediate foreground of Dunardagh is permitted in order to protect the
character and setting of the Protected Structure.
D2
It is an objective of the Council to encourage the restoration of the Formal
Gardens of Dunardagh (RPS no.1897) as part of any redevelopment of the
lands. This should be based on site analysis and research by an historic
landscape consultant.
D3
Character Areas of St Teresas and

Dunardagh
It is an objective of the Council to retain a view from the south elevation

of the Protected Structure, south towards Rockfield Park.
Any development or redevelopment of these lands will require to be

informed by guiding objectives relating to the individual Character
Areas as follows (Map 6):
Character Area 2
1. The original mid-19th century Dunardagh House and Formal

Gardens identified in the County Development Plan and delineated
on Map 5 & Map 6 of the Local Area Plan.
This area encompasses a linear strip of land located to the south

and west of Dunardagh adjacent to the boundary with Rockfield
Park.
2. Lands to the south and west of Dunardagh extending to the

boundary with Rockfield Park.
Development considerations in this area will be sensitive design,

siting, location and orientation to enhance and protect the
special character of Dunardagh and its curtilage. This area can
accommodate appropriate compatible development provided that
development proposals comply with the following objectives.
3. Area to the northeast - including former walled garden - and

extending to the boundary of the Quaker Burial Ground.
Photo 14: St. Teresas (Craigmore)
4. Later Convent, Chapel, Retreat House and the former Rickard House
Nursing Home.
5. The original mid-19th century house of St Teresas (Craigmore) and
lands to the rear/north overlooking Temple Hill.
6. Lands to the south of St. Teresas (Craigmore) extending to the

boundary with Rockfield Park.
D4
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that new development within
Character Area 2 of Dunardagh will be of a high standard of design,
sympathetic to the Protected Structure and employ natural materials
which reflect the historic character of the site.
Character Area 1
This includes the original mid 19th century House and Formal
Gardens which are integral to the setting of the Protected Structure.
Historic maps show that the House was sited to give a view of the
Rockies outcrop, which now lies within Rockfield Park. This view
should be protected in any future development.
D5
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that a high quality landscape
design forms an integral part of any redevelopment within Character Area
2 to enhance and reinforce the existing landscape character.
D6
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that development within
Character Area 2 shall be designed in such a manner so as not to
compromise the views through this area - including views to and from the
Protected Structure and Rockfield Park.
Photo 15: St. Teresas and Dunardagh gateway
Over time the extent of lands associated with the estate have been
reduced. A section of land at Temple Hill was offered to the Borough
Council for the construction of a small housing estate known as St
Vincents Park. In 1965 land was made available to the Diocese
for the erection of the Guardian Angels Church on Newtownpark
Avenue and later for the Primary School built on the same site.
Around this time the community also transferred some of the
parkland to Dn Laoghaire Borough Council for use as a public park
(Rockfield Park). A wall was built by the Council around the park
delineating the land which the community wished to retain for their
Character Area 3
This area, including a former walled garden, lies to the northeast
and extends to the boundary of the Quaker Burial Ground. Historic
maps show this walled garden originally formed part of the Rockfield
Estate. The former walled garden and the main house were part of
the grand plan for the estate and were indispensable from each
other. Today the former garden is enclosed by high granite rubble
stone walls.
Photo 16: View of The Rockies from Dunardagh
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Character Area 5
This area includes the original mid 19th century house, St Teresas,
and lands to the rear/north overlooking Temple Hill. Historic maps
indicate that the rear elevation was not designed to have a formal
relationship with Temple Hill. Rather the main views were to the
south towards the Dublin Mountains.
The later buildings adjoining the Protected Structure encroach on
its setting and visual amenity. In the event that these structures
become obsolete/redundant, there may be an opportunity to create
an improved setting for the Protected Structure in any redevelopment
of this part of the site. The lands to the rear/north of St. Teresas,
overlooking Temple Hill, have the potential to accommodate taller
structures provided that development proposals comply with the
following objectives.
Photo 17: Walled Garden
D14
Character Area 6 be appropriately sited having regard to views to and
from the Protected Structure and retain the historic view to the south
toward the Dublin Mountains.
D15
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that any development proposals
for Character Area 6 shall include photomontages to demonstrate the
visual impact to and from the Protected Structure.
D16
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that any development proposals
for Character Area 6 shall provide additional screening consisting of
native tree species in order to protect the setting and visual amenity of
the Protected Structure.
D17
D7
D11
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that any development of

Character Area 3 shall be free standing so as not to engage the walls
of the former garden and shall be loose in nature in order to allow for
areas of communal private open space incorporating plots for cultivation
and the retention of the orchard or part thereof. Any development shall
employ a contemporary and imaginative design and shall use materials
chosen to compliment the existing palette of materials of rubble stone
and timber.

Character Area 5 shall include the creation of an improved setting for St
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that any development within

Character Area 6 shall be sited so as to protect and provide an appropriate
setting for the folly to the southwest of St. Teresas.
Teresas Protected Structure.

The Council will retain The Gate Lodge to St. Teresas and necessitate
any extensions to ensure its continued use and viability in accordance
with polices and objectives set out in Chapter 2 of this Plan.
D12
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that new development within
Character Area 5 will be concentrated to the rear of the part of the
site overlooking Temple Hill, be of a high standard of design and be
sympathetic to the Protected Structure in terms of its siting, design and
materials used.
Character Area 4
The area includes the later Convent, Chapel, Retreat House
and the former Rickard House Nursing Home. In the event that
these structures become obsolete/redundant, there may be
the opportunity to create an improved setting for the Protected
Structure in any redevelopment of this part of the overall site.
D13
It is an objective of the Council to facilitate the relocation of the original
entrance gates and piers to the proposed new entrance to Rockfield Park
as part of any re-development of the lands in accordance with the Site
Framework Strategy (Section 3.5) and Objective RP3 (Section 9.2).
A Sensitive Development Area has been identified in this area,

adjacent to the Protected Structure. Development in this area
should be deferential to the Protected Structure.

D8
Character Area 4 shall be sensitively designed so as not to detract from
the character and setting of both the Protected Structure and the Quaker
Burial Ground Candidate Architectural Conservation Area.
D9
Character Area 4, shall establish an improved setting for St Catherines
Provincial House - a Protected Structure.
D10
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that the design, alignment
and scale of any development within the Sensitive Development Area, as
indicated on Map 6, shall relate to the existing Protected Structure and
be set back from the faade of the Structure.
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Character Area 6
This encompasses lands to the south of St. Teresas extending to the
boundary with Rockfield Park. Historic maps show that this part of
the site has never been developed. There is a County Development
Plan objective to protect and preserve the Trees and Woodland
on part of the site and where possible these shall be incorporated
into any future development. It is important that any development
at this location maintains the sense of open space the house has
always enjoyed. The low lying topography renders this part of the
site very sensitive to development. Any development proposals will
be required to comply with the following objectives.
Photo 18: Formal Garden Dunardagh
2.1.3 (ii) Cluain Mhuire

Cluain Mhuire - originally known as
Rockfield House - was built c. 1760 on
the 200 acre Rockfield Estate. At this
time there were three entrances to
the estate, one at Temple Hill opposite
Newtown Avenue, one off Stradbrook
Road, and the third off Newtownpark
Avenue, which remains its present
entrance. This entrance Gateway from
Newtownpark Avenue, together with
the east faade of Cluain Mhuire are
Protected Structures (see Appendix
D). The former entrance on Stradbrook
Road and the adjacent Gate Lodge,
which dates to 1905, are also Protected
Structures.
Photo 19: Cluain Mhuire Entrance
Character Area 1
This area includes the original mid 18th century house and the
Gothic style entrance piers.
Character Area 2
2.1.3 (iii) Deepwell
This area encompasses the remainder of lands to the south and

west of Cluain Mhuire. This area can accommodate some sensitive
development provided that development proposals comply with the
following objectives.
Deepwell
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Protected
Structure - is a large three-bay
square-plan house set on an
elevated position, overlooking
the railway and Dublin Bay.
The House is located adjacent
to the village centre and is
concealed from view behind
a high boundary wall. It has
extensive grounds extending
down to the DART Line and
harks back to the days, before
the coming of the railway,
when Blackrock was a small
seaside resort.

CM1
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that no development in Character

Area 1 (the immediate foreground to the north of Cluain Mhuire) is
permitted in order to protect the character and setting of the Protected
Structure.
CM2
Character Area 2 be of a high standard of design and be sympathetic to
the Protected Structure in terms of its siting, design and materials used.
CM3

Character Area 2 be complimented by high quality hard and soft
landscaping.
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F: Gates and Piers

on Temple Hill
Character Area 2
Character Area 3
D: Gates and Piers

on Newtownpark Ave
E: Gate Lodge and
Gates and Piers
The extensive gardens were redesigned in 1995 and comprise a

formal garden in the Italianate style with a classical temple and
herb garden. The design was awarded first prize by the Institute of
Landscape Gardeners in 1996.
Character Areas
E: Gate Lodge and

Gates and Piers
Character Area 4
Site Boundaries
Character Area 5
Character Areas
Character Area 6
Character Area 1
F: Gates and Piers

on Temple Hill
Cluain Mhuire Character Area 1

Character Area 2
Character Area 3
Specific Local Objective 8 of the current County Development

Plan is To improve pedestrian/cycle way provision in the
corridor between Blackrock Park and the DART Station. This
will necessitate the setting back and relocation of the stone
boundary wall at Deepwell. It is important that the works required
to facilitate this are carried out sensitively so as not to detract
from the character and appearance of the Protected Structure.
Protected View
Character Area 4
Sensitive Development Area
Character Area 5
Conservation Area
Character Area 6
Protected Structures
It is an objective of the Council to improve the existing access from
Blackrock Park to Blackrock Station. This will necessitate the setting back
and rebuilding of the granite wall which forms the boundary of Deepwell.
The wall will be rebuilt reusing the existing materials and replicating the
traditional coursing, mortar mix and pointing style (Drawing 4 Public
Realm and Map 13A & B Transport Network Strategy).
Protected View
Sensitive Development Area
Conservation Area
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2.1.3 (iv) Idrone Terrace

This is one Blackrocks most complete formal terraces overlooking
Bay. It consists of 27 no. two-bay, two-storey rendered
with basements. The terrace is unusual for this period as
it was built without stables, marking a change in the social and
Chief Technician : M. Hevehan
Drawn By: M. Hennessyresidential patterns facilitated by the coming of the railway which
allowed a new mobile middle class to live outside the city.
Drawing No:
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Character Areas for

Lands at St. Teresa's, Dunardagh
& Cluain Mhuire
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Protected Structures
Objectives: Deepwell
DW1
Photo 20: Deepwell Entrance
It is not clear if the original house was demolished or subsumed

within the current structure. The present appearance of Deepwell is
the result of various additions.
D: Gates and Piers

on Newtownpark Ave
The existing house which dates

to around 1850 occupies the
site of an earlier house called
Fairy Hill, which appears on the
First Edition OS Map 1837.
M. Hevehan
Map 6
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Section 16.3.4(ix): Mews Lane

Development of the current County
Development Plan states that the
principle of mews development
will not generally be accepted where
the length of all or most of the
adjoining rear gardens on the side
of the lane concerned is less than 25
metres. Whilst it is acknowledged
that the length of the majority of
existing gardens to the rear of Idrone
Terrace are less than 25 metres, it
is considered that, in this particular
instance and having regard to the
opportunities provided by the Idrone
Lane for this type of development
within a village context, the Photo 21: Idrone Terrace
provision of an imaginative layout using two plots for the
provision of one mews property could be possible in cases
where existing larger gardens exist, as illustrated on Drawing 1.
2.1.3 (v) Lios an Uisce

Originally constructed in the mid-18th Century the house presents
evidence of many periods of development right up to the early-tomid 20th century. The earliest structure is on the landward side and
comprised a simple Georgian style house of five-bays and threestoreys. This residence was extended and enlarged by additions at
different times in the latter half of the 18th century.
The original setting of the house has been significantly compromised,
first by the construction of the Dublin-to-Kingstown Railway in
1834, then the development of Blackrock Park in the 1870s and
finally by the widening of the Rock Road in the 1930s with the
current arrangement bringing the traffic very close to the house
and greatly reducing the privacy of the property.
Photo 22: Idrone Terrace (c.1910)
Objectives: Idrone Terrace

IT1
Drawing 1: Idrone Lane Mews potential
It is an objective of the Council to facilitate Mews Development to the

rear of Idrone Terrace in accordance with Drawing No.1. and objective
H3, Section 5.2.2.
Architecture & Culture Department
In recent years a contemporary style two-storey house was

constructed within the former orchard to the south west of the
original house. The house was sited and designed to be deferential
to the existing Protected Structure. Given the topography of the site
and its open nature any further development will present challenges
particularly in relation to preserving the historic views towards the
sea. There is limited potential for development on the slope that
forms the north-western edge of the site overlooking Blackrock
Park. This has been identified as a Potential Development Area (Map
7). Given the elevated nature of this site, any further development
must be considered both in the context of the Protected Structure
and Blackrock Park.
Photo 23: Idrone Terrace - Present day
Drawing 1: Idrone Lane Mews potential
Architecture & Culture Department
Objectives: Lios an Uisce

LU1
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that no development within Lios
an Uisce, within the area shown in pink on Map 7, is permitted in order to
protect the character and setting of the Protected Structure - in particular
when viewed from the sea and Blackrock Park.
LU2
Generous planting in new rear gardens will enhance lane
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that any proposed development

within the defined Potential Development Area of Lios an Uisce (Map 7)
should be appropriately sited with regard to the topography of the site,
to views to and from the Protected Structure, (including views of the
site from Blackrock Park) to be modest in scale and to employ natural
materials which reflect the historic character of the area.
LU3
Generous planting in new rear gardens will enhance lane
Arrangement of dwelling and open space parallel to lane
Possible 2 storey mews with roof

- lights only to rear of 1st oor
Existing protected terrace
Shared surface.
Open space for mews
Arrangement of dwelling and open space parallel to lane
Possible 2 storey mews with roof

- lights only to rear of 1st oor
Indicative Layout Plan - Not to scale.
Existing protected terrace

Shared surface.
Shared surface to carriageway
Drawing
1: Idrone Lane Mews Development
Open space for mews
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Indicative Layout Plan - Not to scale.
Includes Ordnance Survey Ireland data reproduced under

Osi Licence number 2012/25/CCMA/ Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that any proposed development

within the Potential Development Area (Map 7) shall include photomontages
to demonstrate the visual impact to-and-from the Protected Structure.
Blackrock Local Area Plan

Site Boundary
Lios an Uisce
Potential Development Area
Protected Structure
Site Boundary
Lios an Uisce
Blackrock Park
Protected Structure
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It is an objective of the Council to protect, enhance and promote

Blackrocks built heritage through the possible designation of Blackrock
village core as a candidate Architectural Conservation Area as part of
the forthcoming review of the County Development Plan. An indicative
Department boundary for the proposed cACA is shown on Map 8.
number 2013-2015/CCMA/ Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
D. McCulloch BV2
Map 7: Lois an Uisce Potential Development Area
2.1.4 Village Character and Built Form

PL-15-088
Blackrock village core retains a certain charm being a largely

intact mid to late 19th century streetscape. Pat Walshs, Images
of Ireland: Dunlaoghaire Rathdown, shows how little the village
has changed since the 1900s. (Walsh Pat, Images of Ireland:
Dunlaoghaire Rathdown, Nonsuch Publishing Limited, 2005)
The historical and architectural quality of Blackrock village core is
reflected in the concentration of Protected Structures in the area.
These range from large public buildings such as the Former Town
Hall and Carnegie Library, the former Post Office (recently converted
to a retail outlet) and good examples of early 20th century purposebuilt banks with rich architectural detailing. The majority of the
Frascatti Shopping
Centre
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It is an objective of the Council to promote the sympathetic maintenance,

adaptation
and re-use of the 19th century historic building stock of
Lois an Uisce
Blackrock village core and to encourage the retention of the original fabric
such as windows, doors, roof covering, shop fronts and pub fronts.
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remainder of the buildings are Victorian in style, which vary from

two-bay townhouses over a ground floor shopfront, to more ornate
Dutch-style gable fronted buildings with brick decoration. The width
of the plots are narrow, with a predominant height of two storeys,
which creates a fine-grained development pattern.
While there is an objective to retain this local built heritage in
accordance with Policy AR12: Vernacular Heritage of the current
County Development Plan, it is considered that the village core
now warrants possible consideration as a candidate Architectural
Conservation Area. This cACA designation could both protect the
essential historic character of the village core and act as a vehicle
for promoting high quality development in the future.
BV3
Chief Technician:
Prepared By:
T. Flanagan
Drawn By:
Date:
March 2015
M. Hevehan
M. Hennessy
It is an objective of the Council to encourage the redevelopment of

Scale:
No:
buildings
which areDrawing
considered,
by their current appearance and scale, to
Map 7
1 : 2000
be detrimental to the character of the village core. Demolition proposals
will be evaluated against the merit and anticipated impact of the proposed
replacement building.
BV4
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that the design of new buildings
shall respect the existing scale and form and shall enhance and contribute
to the well defined village core streetscape through the use of high quality
durable materials such as render, brick and stone.
BV5
It is an objective of the Council to ensure that any development proposal
that includes the amalgamation of one or more existing sites shall require
sensitive planning and design treatment, to compliment the fine grain of
the established streetscape.
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2.1.6
Signage & Heritage Maps
The
heritage
of
an
area
significantly informs its identity,
sense of place and character.
Having regard to the historical
Proposed
Candidate
character
andArchitectural
natural heritage
Conservation Area
that exists in Blackrock, there is
significant potential for Blackrock
and its environs to become a
visitor destination. The provision
of signage and maps are a useful
way of highlighting the important
areas of heritage and natural and
historical interest and are intrinsic Photo 28: Wayfinding Sign, Blackrock
in attracting visitors. A series of Dart Station
way finding signs, specifically for the purpose of guiding the visitor
to the attractions of Blackrock have been erected. In addition
further heritage interpretation will be encouraged.
Proposed Candidate Architectural

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appropriate, plaques, signage and maps communicating an interpretation
of the historical and natural heritage of Blackrock and Dublin Bay.
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The County Development Plan 2010-2016 identifies only one site of

Archaeological Importance within the Blackrock LAP boundary that
being The Cross, located on Main Street (Record of Monuments and
Places No. 023-005).
Chief Technician:
Prepared By:
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It is Council Policy to protect, conserve and enhance the natural

Department heritage and environment within and adjacent to Blackrock whilst
optimising
G. Hayden
these natural assets in the promotion of Blackrock as a

heritage and visitor destination.
Proposed Candidate
Blackrock Main Street
2.2.1 Designated Sites

Prepared By:
Date:
May 2014
Objectives: Archaeological Heritage
It is an objective of the Council to create an improved setting for the

Cross, an archaeological monument, as part of a wider public realm
scheme and in accordance with Objective PR9 of Chapter 3, Section 3.6.2.
Photo 26: Market Cross (c.1905)
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2.2 Natural Heritage & Conservation
M. Hevehan
The structure is a small finely shaped granite cross. It is unusual

in that it bears no Crucifixion scene but a head carved in relief and
PL-13-430
an abstract incised pattern. It is likely that the cross was originally
associated with a church in the locality, or perhaps marked the
boundary between churches. In later years it marked the boundary
between the city and the country. The Cross is an important
landmark that should be celebrated with its setting appropriately.
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Map 8: Proposed Candidate Architectural Conservation Area Blackrock Main Street
Photo 27: Market Cross Present Day
Chief Technician:
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The National
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Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) under the
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the Blackcock LAP falls within the South Dublin Bay and River Tolka
Estuary SPA and the South Dublin Bay cSAC.
T. Flanagan
The area is designated as an SPA for its bird interest and is particularly
important for over-wintering waders and wildfowl. The sand and
mudflats along the coast (and habitats at Booterstown Marsh and
Williamstown Creek immediately adjacent to the Local Area Plan
boundary) are the main habitats of importance for these species.
In addition however, grassland habitat, including amenity grassland
in parks and open spaces potentially provide important foraging
habitat for Brent Geese, which is one of the qualifying interests
of the SPA. It is important to ensure the conservation of those
grassland habitats within the Plan area that are used by this species.
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Photo 30:

Department
Dublin Bay & Howth viewed from Idrone Terrace
2.2.4 Trees, Woodlands & Hedgerows
D. McCulloch
The
Plan
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Natural Heritage
Development
Plan
objective
To
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Chief Technician:
M. Hevehan
and
Preserve Trees and
Prepared By:
T. Flanagan
Woodlands. There are
Date:
Scale:
Drawing
a No:number of specific
Map 9
March 2015
1 : 6000
locations
within
the
Plan area where this
objective applies (Map
2). Note that these
locations are indicative
only and identify sites
with significant trees for
protection/preservation
(subject to condition and Photo 31: Trees in Blackrock Park
feasibility) and are not
necessarily indicative of an individual tree(s) or its exact location(s).
The Plan will seek the preservation of these trees and woodlands
in the consideration of any future development. In addition, the
recently adopted Tree Strategy for Dn Laoghaire-Rathdown 2011
2015 sets out a strategy for managing, protecting and improving
the tree resource in the County. Any development proposals within
the Plan area will be required to accord with the requirements and
principles of the Tree Strategy.
Photo 29: Wildlife on Blackrock Seafront
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2.2.5 Biodiversity & New Development

Biodiversity evolves from the term biological diversity, which relates
to the variety of life on earth. It includes the full range of plants
and animals and their relationship with one another. Biodiversity
within the Plan area includes both formally designated sites (SPA,
cSAC, pNHA) and non-designated areas such as public parks and
local woodland areas. These non-designated areas act as corridors
and links for wildlife.
The Green City Guidelines: Advice for the Protection and
Enhancement of Biodiversity in Medium-to-High-density Urban
Developments (2008, UCD Urban Institute Ireland) stress the
need to effectively incorporate biodiversity into new development.
The integration of biodiversity within new development provides
an opportunity to create attractive residential environments and
should be considered at the outset of the design process.
Basic habitat assessment to identify biodiversity features should
be carried out and used to inform the design and layout of new
development.
New planting schemes should include predominantly native species.
The introduction of non-native species, in the absence of natural
predators or control mechanisms, can become invasive and result
in the loss of naturally occurring biodiversity.
Objectives: Natural Heritage & Conservation
NHC1
It is an objective of the Council to ensure the protection and preservation
of the ecological integrity of the designated SPA, cSAC and pNHA
within and abutting the Blackrock LAP boundary in the consideration
and implementation of development proposals within the Plan area.
Any relevant development proposals shall be subject to Appropriate
Assessment Screening in accordance with the requirements of the
European Communities (Birds & Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011
(SI.477 of 2011).
NHC6
It is an objective of the Council to conserve, enhance and manage the
natural heritage within the Plan boundary, including its biodiversity,
landscape and geological heritage and to promote an understanding of
and sustainable access to it.
NHC7
It is an objective of the Council to support the National Parks and Wildlife
Service (NPWS) in the maintenance and, as appropriate, the achievement
of favourable conservation status of Natura 2000 sites and their associated
habitats and species to which the European Communities (Birds & Natural
Habitats) Regulations 2011 (SI.477 of 2011).
NHC8
It is an objective of the Council to protect and enhance biodiversity within
the Plan boundary in accordance with the Green City Guidelines. Habitats
including watercourses, hedgerows and woodlands act as corridors and
links for wildlife and are essential for the migration, dispersal and genetic
exchange of wild species.
NHC9
It is an objective of the Council to protect the natural character
and ecological value of rivers and streams within the Local Area Plan
boundary. In that regard the Council shall ensure, that in the event of
lighting being proposed along a watercourse corridor, that an Ecoligical
Impact Assessment (and where necessary an Appropriate Assessment)
including bat and otter surveys, shall be conducted. All watercourses shall
be maintained in their open natural state in order to prevent habitat loss,
preserve biological diversity and aid in pollution detection.
NH10
It is an objective of the Council to encourage and facilitate the
implementation of measures to control and manage alien / invasive
species (e.g. Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed, Himalayan balsam,
etc.) and noxious weeds (e.g. ragwort, thistle, dock, etc.) within the Plan
boundary.
NHC2
It is an objective of the Council to ensure the conservation of important
foraging areas for Brent Geese, which are located within the boundary of
the Blackrock Local Area Plan but are outside of the formally designated
areas. An assessment of the use of grassland habitats by Brent Geese
within the Plan area may be required where development proposals or
land use changes are being considered.
NHC3
It is an objective of the Council to have regard to the EU guidance document
The Implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directive in Estuaries and
Coastal Zones (EU 2011) when assessing development in or near coastal
areas which is likely to have significant effects on the integrity of any
designated sites, coastal and marine fauna, flora and amenities.
NHC4
It is an objective of the Council to protect and enhance the views out to
sea at Idrone Terrace and Blackrock Park.
NHC5
It is an objective of the Council to protect and preserve the trees,
woodlands and hedgerows within the Local Area Boundary. Any
development proposals within the Blackrock LAP boundary shall have due
regard to this overarching County Development Plan policy and to the
Tree Strategy for Dn Laoghaire-Rathdown 2011 2015.
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Chapter 2: Heritage & Conservation

2. Heritage & Conservation

In the second half of the 18th Century, a number of larger houses

The Council recognises the distinct character and intrinsic

2.1.1 Historical Background

Photo 7: Historical Photo of Blackrock Townhall (c.1900)

Figure 2.1: Historical Map of Blackrock

The historical village of Blackrock developed as a seaside resort in

Chapter 2: Heritage & Conservation

Blackrock saw its most

Prior to the construction of the railway, the shoreline was located

Photo 10: Blackrock Baths (c.1930)

Draft Blackrock Local Area Plan

The Record of Protected Structures and the ACA/cACA designation

Photo 12: Quaker Burial Ground

Senior Planner: D. Irvine

Drawn By: M. Hennessy

Includes Ordnance Survey

Planning & Enterp

Chief Technician: M. Hevehan

Existing Built Heritage

Includes Ordnance Survey Ireland data reproduced under Osi Licence

Planning & Enterprise

SEAP OINT AVENUE

BROOK FIELD PLA CE

Map 4: Existing Built Heritage

BROOK FIELD PLA CE

Prince Edward Terrace

CONV ENT ROAD

Photo 11: Newtown Villas, Blackrock

Architectural Conservation Area

Prince Edward Terrace

CONV ENT ROAD

In addition there is one Architectural Conservation Area in the Plan

The Blackrock area remains, however, rich in architectural heritage.

2.1.2 Protected Structures and

Local Area Plan Boundary

A number of Blackrocks large period dwelling houses were

Photo 13: Prince Edward Terrace

Chapter 2: Heritage & Conservation

Objectives: Works to Protected Structures and Associated Lands

2.1.3 Protected Structure Sites with Development

a series of separate Character Areas have been identified which

A number of sites within the Plan area that incorporate Protected

Given the larger scale redevelopment opportunities available on the

Draft Blackrock Local Area Plan

Local Area Plan Boundary

The principal elevations of a Protected Structure should not be impacted

Potential Development Areas

Significant views of the Protected Structure and the historical context of

To encourage compatible new uses for Protected Structures, which will

Lands at St Teresa's & Dunardagh

St Catherine's Provincial House

Local Area Pla

To require pre-application discussions with the Conservation Officer.

Objective A Residential Zoning

Objective DC District Centre Zoning

Objective E Employment Zoning

Objective F Open Space Zoning

To require an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment by an architect

To seek a holistic approach to any development of the overall site. Proposals

Planning & Enterprise

To require a design statement with supporting illustrative material and