Site within Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB2133/26
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Protected Structure: The development will consist of the installation of a c.46.665 sqm sign on the north elevation of the new Anglesea Stand permitted under Reg. Refs. 3937/23 and 2142/24, displaying the name ‘LayaArena’. The highest point of the sign will be approximately +21.61m above ordnance datum. The individual letters will measure up to 3.05m height and will be internally illuminated from dusk. The overall width of the sign will be 15.3m.
Application Timeline
Application received
8 May 2026
Decision due
2 Jul 2026
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
2 Jul 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Site within Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 11368.31 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 8 May 2026
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 2 July 2026
Location
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the installation of a c.46.665 sqm sign on the north elevation of the new Anglesea Stand permitted under Reg. Refs. 3937/23 and 2142/24, displaying the name ‘LayaArena’. The highest point of the sign will be approximately +21.61m above ordnance datum. The individual letters will measure up to 3.05m height and will be internally illuminated from dusk. The overall width of the sign will be 15.3m.
Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the redevelopment of the Anglesea Stand to provide a new 3 level grandstand (6,775 person capacity), a 2 level (storey) hospitality and services building (Pocket Building), a club shop and substation (overall 8,892 sq.m. [enclosed areas 3,713 sq.m., concourse areas 2,037 sq.m. with views facing onto the judging rings, External Upper and Lower Tier stand of 3,142 sq.m.]) with concrete, painted steel, metal panels, render and glass finishes to structures. The proposal will comprise: A) Demolition of the existing Anglesea Stand and Anglesea Terrace structure (approx. 7,716 sq.m.), 'lean-to' open fronted shed bounding Simmonscourt Road (approx. 145 sq.m.) and removal of modern terrace (approx. 44 sq.m.) area surrounding the clock tower (a protected structure Ref. No. 5085); B) Provision of a new grandstand (7,599 sq.m.) over 3 levels, 21.3m [26.8m OD] in height (with associated floodlighting and acoustic public address within roof of new stand) with a connection (via a glazed bridge link at Level 01) to the new pocket building of (1,175 sq.m. GFA) comprising a 2 level (storey) 10.17m [16.41m OD] in height building including plant (89 sq.m.) at roof level (within a louvered cover) to the east. The roof to the new grandstand will include a zone to enable the installation of photovoltaic array. The new grandstand and pocket building will accommodate seating; security/control rooms; corridor/ circulation areas; bar/servery areas; WC facilities [including disabled & staff facilities]; stores/cold rooms; season ticket/ VIP hospitality areas; and ancillary plant/electric areas. The internal arrangement of the enclosed Level 01 area of the new grandstand and new pocket building (and ancillary areas) will be flexible to accommodate rugby, horse show and other event requirements; C) A single storey substation (c. 50 sq.m.) 3.6m in height [9.92m OD] located to the east of existing South Stand; and a single storey double height club shop (C. 49 (sq.m.) 6.7m in height [12.2m OD] located adjacent to existing RDS office building; D) Terrace areas at Level 00 and Level 01 within the new pocket building on southern façade as well as views from all levels towards parade rings from the new grandstand and new pocket building; E) Provision of signage zones (overall 135.5 sq.m) to north (16 sq.m) and south (115 sq.m) elevations of the new grandstand and north (2 sq.m) and east (2.5 sq.m) elevations of proposed club shop; F) Revised landscaping to north of the new grandstand and external areas to include the removal of trees; G) Revisions to surface water, drainage, attenuation, storage, telecommunication, servicing arrangements and connections including all associated site development and landscaping works; H) Provision of additional bicycle parking; and; I) All existing access arrangements and parking provision will remain as per the established layout and operation of the RDS complex.
At a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
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A site within the Royal Dublin Society, RDS Grounds, Dublin 4
PROTECTED STRUCTURE Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 and will comprise: (i) replacement of the previously permitted but unconstructed two-storey hospitality and services building (“Pocket Building”) (c.10.6m maximum height) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 with an ancillary demountable pavilion structure (c.6.2m maximum height) comprising an internal flexible multi-functional event space, linked to the operation of the Anglesea Stand (Laya Arena) and wider RDS campus; and (ii) all associated external works, servicing infrastructure, site development and ancillary works. A temporary permission for a period of five years is sought for the installation and use of the pavilion, unless a further permission is granted prior to the expiry of that period.
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23, as amended by Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24. The proposed amendments will include: (i) Omission of the previously permitted but unconstructed Club Shop (c. 49 sq.m) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 (as amended under Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24), located adjacent to an existing single-storey building, to facilitate ancillary external seating. The proposed development will include: (i) change of use of the existing single-storey building from ancillary office accommodation to: (a) kitchen and food preparation facilities and associated supporting accommodation; and (b) bar facilities and associated supporting accommodation, both uses linked to and supporting the operation of the Anglesea Stand / Laya Arena and wider RDS campus; (ii) associated internal reconfiguration works to provide: (a) kitchen, food preparation areas, storage, servicing and staff welfare facilities; and (b) bar and serving facilities, customer toilet facilities, storage and preparation areas, and internal and external seating areas; (iii) associated external alterations, including modifications to the eastern gable elevation to provide new openings and entrance arrangement, replacement windows, façade treatment, provision of signage, extraction and ventilation infrastructure, together with associated refrigeration/cold storage and refuse storage facilities; (iv) all associated internal and external site development and ancillary works.
Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23, as amended by Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24. The proposed amendments will include: (i) Omission of the previously permitted but unconstructed Club Shop (c. 49 sq.m) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 (as amended under Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24), located adjacent to an existing single-storey building, to facilitate ancillary external seating. The proposed development will include: (i) change of use of the existing single-storey building from ancillary office accommodation to: (a) kitchen and food preparation facilities and associated supporting accommodation; and (b) bar facilities and associated supporting accommodation, both uses linked to and supporting the operation of the Anglesea Stand / Laya Arena and wider RDS campus; (ii) associated internal reconfiguration works to provide: (a) kitchen, food preparation areas, storage, servicing and staff welfare facilities; and (b) bar and serving facilities, customer toilet facilities, storage and preparation areas, and internal and external seating areas; (iii) associated external alterations, including modifications to the eastern gable elevation to provide new openings and entrance arrangement, replacement windows, façade treatment, provision of signage, extraction and ventilation infrastructure, together with associated refrigeration/cold storage and refuse storage facilities; (iv) all associated internal and external site development and ancillary works.
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Planning permission alterations to the boundary wall fronting No 1 Anglesea Road and the grounds of Zardos Court, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4,D04 C7N3. The alterations comprise the removal of the upper part of the wall and its replacement with a higher section of wall, and removing the render leaving a pointed limestone finish. The piers will be repaired and raised.
1, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4 and the grounds of Zardos Court, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4, D04 C7N3
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