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16 Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PX73

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Planning application WEB2137/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Ciaran and Elaine Murtagh intend to apply for planning permission for the change of use of the existing property at 16 Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PX73, from office use to residential use. The proposed development of the single 2-storey end-of-terrace building includes the demolition of the existing storefront and the reinstatement of a brick façade with a single window to reflect the established residential character of the street. The works also comprise the refurbishment of the existing rear extension, including the replacement of the rear façade with a new brick and smooth rendered external wall and a new sliding-door façade, and the removal of the existing flat roof and skylights to be replaced with a new flat roof with parapet capping and one rooflight. The development further provides for a new 6.5 m² glazed internal courtyard, internal layout alterations, one car parking space to the front with the creation of vehicular access to front for off-street parking from Grand Canal Street Upper, one car parking space to the rear accessed via a new rear gate from Emerald Cottages, one pedestrian side access maintained from Emerald Cottages, rear yard re-design with terraces and garden and all associated site development works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 May 2026

  2. Further information requested

    2 Jul 2026

  3. Decision due

    2 Jul 2026

  4. Decision: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    2 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
16 Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PX73
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
264.13 ha
Residential Units
1

Timeline

Registration Date
8 May 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Decision Date
2 July 2026

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Planning Applications Nearby

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WEB1968/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID24 Apr 2026

Ciaran and Elaine Murtagh intend to apply for planning permission for the change of use of the existing property at 16 Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PX73, from office use to residential use. The proposed development includes the demolition of the existing storefront and the reinstatement of a brick façade with a single window to reflect the established residential character of the street. The works also comprise the refurbishment of the existing rear extension, including the replacement of the rear façade with a new brick and smooth rendered external wall and a new sliding-door façade, and the removal of the existing flat roof and skylights to be replaced with a new flat roof with parapet capping and one rooflight. The development further provides for a new 6.5 m² glazed internal courtyard, internal layout alterations, one car parking space to the front and one car parking space to the rear accessed via a new rear gate, and all associated site development works.

16, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4

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WEB2698/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA12 Dec 2024

New windows to the front, side and rear elevations at ground and first floors and door/screen to the side elevation at ground floor of an existing two storey terraced house, in a residential neighbourhood conservation area.

14, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4

13m
WEB2712/24GRANT PERMISSION13 Dec 2024

New windows to the front, side and rear elevations at ground and first floors and door/screen to the side elevation at ground floor of an existing two storey terraced house, in a residential neighbourhood conservation area.

14, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4

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WEB1307/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVA17 Feb 2025

The demolition of the existing two storey commercial premises and the construction of a two-storey-two-bedroom dwelling with an enclosed terrace garden at first floor level, at Emerald Cottages to the rear of, 14, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 2.

Emerald Cottages, to the rear of 14 Grand Canal Street Upper Dublin 2

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WEB1361/25WITHDRAWN ARTICLE 33 (NO SUB)24 Feb 2025

The demolition of the existing two storey commercial premises and the construction of a two-storey-two-bedroom dwelling with an enclosed terrace garden at first floor level, at Emerald Cottages to the rear of, 14, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 2.

Emerald Cottages, to rear of, 14, Grand Canal Street, Dubin 2

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WEB2789/26Registered Application20 Jul 2026

Permission for alterations and extension of the existing single-storey structure to provide a two-storey two-bedroom dwelling, including the construction of a new first-floor level, alterations to the existing roof profile, provision of a flat roof design, a projecting first-floor element to the front elevation, an enclosed terrace garden at first floor level, and all associated site development.

Emerald Cottages, to rear of 14 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 2

53m
2565/19GRANT PERMISSION21 Mar 2019

Planning permission is sought for the demolition of an existing two storey rear return & chimney and the construction of a new 2-storey extension to the rear of an existing terraced house. The works will also include some internal refurbishment works and associated site works, including a new pedestrian gate to the rear laneway. At 32 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 H3AO.

32, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4

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WEB1994/24GRANT PERMISSION14 Aug 2024

Application for the rear two storey extension with attic floor level, associated works to the existing house, new vehicular entrance off Cranmer Lane and garden structure.

47, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04W7P0

57m
WEB1393/22GRANT PERMISSION3 May 2022

Single storey extension with a courtyard to the rear and first-floor extension to the rear give an additional bedroom. Demolition of existing single storey extension

3, Barrow Street, Dublin 4 D04 T6T1

63m
4545/19GRANT PERMISSION26 Nov 2019

The Development will consist of the construction of 1 no. two bedroom three storey mews dwelling to the rear of no. 39 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4 (off Cranmer Lane), with associated ancillary works.

39, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4 (off Cranmer Lane)

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