166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88
REFUSE PERMISSIONPlanning 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
Application received
9 Jul 2025
Decision due
2 Sept 2025
Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION
2 Sept 2025
Appeal submitted
30 Sept 2025
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
Location
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(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
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
PERMISSION The development will consist of change of use from bank to café/wine bar.
166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88
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
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
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, D04 NN88
RETENTION: The development consists of retention of signage to side elevation.
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