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5, Wellington Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 R8X6

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5631/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of internal and external alterations to No. 5 Wellington Place, a protected structure, which is currently in two separate residential units, to restore it to a single family home. At entrance level the internal alterations comprise: reinstatement of stairs from entrance level to basement level; removal of the existing kitchen from the entrance level back room, restoration of fireplaces and breaking through a new opening between front and back rooms. A new en-suite WC will be provided in the back room at first floor level. The existing kitchen and bathroom at basement level will be removed and a new kitchen will be provided in the front room with a new WC in the rear return. The external alterations comprise provision of solar panels to the internal valley of the roof, and provision of an enlarged sunken terrace in front of the proposed basement level kitchen.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Nov 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    9 Jan 2026

  3. Decision due

    13 Jan 2026

  4. Grant issued

    18 Feb 2026

Application Details

Location
5, Wellington Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 R8X6
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
352.91 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 November 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
9 January 2026
Grant Date
18 February 2026

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