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16, Merlyn Road, Dublin 4

GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION

Planning application WEB2360/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

RETENTION: Retention Planning Permission is sought for 2 no. roof dormer windows, one to the side and one to the rear to no. 16, Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 P7R6.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Jun 2026

  2. Decision: GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION

    28 Jul 2026

  3. Decision due

    29 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
16, Merlyn Road, Dublin 4
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Retention Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
450.82 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
4 June 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION
Decision Date
28 July 2026

Location

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