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Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Planning application WEB1748/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Apr 2026

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

    2 Apr 2026

  3. Decision due

    26 May 2026

Application Details

Location
Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
777.06 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 April 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
Decision Date
2 April 2026

Location

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WEB1798/26REFUSE PERMISSION7 Apr 2026

October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.

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4575/19GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE28 Nov 2019

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5499/22GRANT PERMISSION21 Dec 2022

Development at a 0.35 hectare (approx.) site. The proposal will comprise amendments to planning permission Reg.Ref. 4155/18; ABP Ref.: 303806-19, as amended by Reg. Ref. 2343/21. The development will consist of amendments to the basement, lower ground floor, ground floor and first floor levels to facilitate 2 no. car lifts accessed from the rear (northeast elevation) of the building at ground floor off Shelbourne Lane providing access to basement level; 2 no. bicycle lifts accessed from ground floor (southeast elevation) to basement level; reconfiguration of lower ground floor including amended lightwell; reconfiguration of basement floor to provide 34 car parking spaces (67 permitted), 230 no. bicycle spaces (215 permitted) and relocated plant, shower rooms, locker room and drying room from lower ground floor level. Amendments to the southeast elevation only and all ancillary works required to facilitate the development. The proposal will result in an additional 524 sq.m of floor space.

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2343/21GRANT PERMISSION8 Mar 2021

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Hume House, Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 R7F2

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WEB2740/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID24 Jul 2025

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WEB2766/25GRANT PERMISSION29 Jul 2025

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