ACA Blackrock Road
1.113 The ACA is centred on the main thoroughfare of Blackrock Road running from junction with Victoria Road in the west to Blackrock Castle in the east. Its northern boundary is defined by the escarpment adjacent to the southern bank of the River Lee while the south is bound by the rear gardens of the terraced dwellings in Ballintemple and the villas along Castle Road. The southern boundary also takes in various ecclesiastical buildings such as the Ursuline Convent and its associated Chapel and grounds, St. Michael’s Church of Ireland Church and St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church.
Description of Area
1.112 The Blackrock Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) is proposed to be extended westwards as far as the junction with Victoria Road, taking in St. Joseph’s Terrace as part of the Sub-area A.
Statement of Character
1.114 There are four distinct sub-areas within the ACA:
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
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