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166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88

REFUSE PERMISSION

Planning application WEB2619/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

(i) at basement floor level - removal of external and internal walls and construction of new floor level within a revised and reconfigured building footprint; (ii) at ground floor level - removal of northern and western external walls, partial removal of eastern external wall to River Dodder, removal of all internal wall partitions, extension of the internal floor area and provision of a new outdoor terrace along the River Dodder; (iii) removal of existing chimney, elevational alarm panels/glazing/lighting/signage and boundary gate/railings to Shelbourne Road; (iv) construction of a five storey extension of contemporary design and finish atop the existing single-storey building to include amenity roof terrace with swimming pool; and, (v) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of structural works, new stair/lift cores, ESB substation, elevational planting and drainage works. The resulting six storey over basement level building will accommodate a bar/café at ground floor level, a restaurant at first floor level and a 24 no. bedroom boutique hotel from second to fifth floor level with ancillary plant, staff area, bin store and bicycle parking area at basement level. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Jul 2025

  2. Decision due

    2 Sept 2025

  3. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

    2 Sept 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    30 Sept 2025

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSE PERMISSION

    29 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
242 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 July 2025
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Decision Date
2 September 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ACP-323763-25
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Submitted
30 September 2025
Decided
29 January 2026

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WEB2565/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID3 Jul 2025

(i) At basement floor level - removal of external and internal walls and construction of new floor level within a revised and reconfigured building footprint; (ii) at ground floor level - removal of northern and western external walls, partial removal of eastern external wall to River Dodder, removal of all internal wall partitions, extension of the internal floor area and provision of a new outdoor terrace along the River Dodder; (iii) removal of existing chimney, elevational alarm panels/glazing/lighting/signage and boundary gate/railings to Shelbourne Road; (iv) construction of a five storey extension of contemporary design and finish atop the existing single-storey building to include amenity roof terrace with swimming pool; and, (v) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of structural works, new stair/lift cores, ESB substation, elevational planting and drainage works. The resulting six storey over basement level building will accommodate a bar/café at ground floor level, a restaurant at first floor level and a 24 no. bedroom boutique hotel from second to fifth floor level with ancillary plant, staff area, bin store and bicycle parking area at basement level. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88

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WEB2280/24GRANT PERMISSION10 Oct 2024

The development will consist of: Alterations to previously approved café/wine bar development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3514/24 to now provide for a licensed café/wine bar within the main building at No. 166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88. Permission is sought for: (i) Relocation of permitted bar/coffee counter to within the main bank building and associated internal modifications to lower ground floor level to accommodate the proposed change of use including 1 no. new kitchen, 1 no. entrance lobby, 2 no. toilets and 1 no. management office and internal modifications at upper ground floor level to accommodate 1 no. staff room and staff toilet/shower. (ii) Permission is sought for external alterations to existing building including conversion of existing windows to doors on north west elevation to allow access to the exterior courtyard and adaption of windows to south west elevation to allow for internal opening with the addition of exterior canopies. Permission is also sought for a kitchen extract at roof level. Signage is proposed to the south west elevation, north west elevation and north east elevation with 1 no. free standing sign proposed within outdoor seating area fronting Pembroke Road. The exterior façade will be refurbished and made good as needed. (iii) Permission is also sought for new canopy over permitted external seating area under Ref. 3514/24 with new service yard to rear also proposed comprising bin storage and 5 no. bicycle parking spaces. It is proposed to remove the existing oil tanks and ac units to accommodate the proposed development. (iv) Permission is also sought for all associated works, including boundary treatments, revision of internal layout, landscaping, SuDS and drainage necessary to facilitate the development.

166A, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4

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3514/24GRANT PERMISSION10 Apr 2024

PERMISSION The development will consist of change of use from bank to café/wine bar.

166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88

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3548/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA13 Apr 2023

Permission to carry out external works for the removal of ATM in brickwork with replacement brick to match existing. Carry out the removal of the Ulster Bank shop front signs, bus stop sign and the removal of all blue Ulster Bank general signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and general Ulster Bank signage and on all floors.

Ulster Bank , 166A , Shelbourne Road , Ballsbridge , Dublin 4

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3940/23GRANT PERMISSION13 Jun 2023

To carry out external works for the removal of ATM in brickwork with replacement brick to match existing. Carry out the removal of the Ulster Bank Shop Front signs, bus stop sign and the removal of all blue Ulster Bank general signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and general Ulster Bank signage and on all floors.

166A, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88

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3796/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA19 May 2023

PERMISSION: To carry out external works for the removal of ATM in brickwork with replacement brick to match existing. Carry out the removal of the Ulster Bank Shop Front signs, bus stop sign and the removal of all blue Ulster Bank general signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and general Ulster Bank signage and on all floors.

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2907/20REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSI23 Jun 2020

RETENTION: The development consists of retention of signage to side elevation.

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WEB1982/25REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION7 May 2025

RETENTION: Retention permission for existing single storey covered outdoor seating and dining area that faces Beatty’s Avenue to the side of existing restaurant and all associated site works.

1A Beatty’s Avenue and 2 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

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3113/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID13 Mar 2025

RETENTION : Retention permission for existing single storey covered outdoor seating and dining area that faces Beatty's Avenue to the side of existing restaurant and all associated site works .

1a Beatty's Avenue and 2 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

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2134/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA1 Feb 2021

RETENTION: Permission for existing single storey covered outdoor dining area and all associated site works.

1A, Beatty's Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

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