Former Ballsbridge Post Office, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4

Jul 24 2025

Application Received

Jul 28 2025

Decision

Sep 17 2025

Decision Due

Submitted: 24 / 07 / 2025
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Decision Notice Issued
Council Decision:
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use from former Post Office, a two storey protected structure (625sqm), to licensed bar restaurant with retail & gallery (606sqm). The proposal will involve removal of a lean-to roof and demolition of external storage (19sqm); lowering of cills at both levels and breaking out of one opening to provide new door at first floor level; and building up of walls on southern boundary up to first floor level, all along the side passage/south elevation; provision of new external stairs and terrace to the south side and rear. Repair works to roof, rainwater goods, windows & doors, repointing of brickwork, minor interior alterations, fit out and provision of signage, and all associated services and site works.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
420m	19/05/2026	N/A	Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Lands,, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Royal Dublin Society (RDS) intends to apply for permission for development on RDS Lands, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The overall RDS lands are located to the south of Merrion Road between Anglesea Road and Simmonscourt Road and between Simmonscourt Road and Shrewsbury Road and also include part of Simmonscourt Road. The RDS complex includes a number of structures which are protected structures. The development will consist of alterations to existing vehicular gates and gate piers (known as Gate A & B) which are protected structures, located on the Merrion Road comprising , increasing the width of Gate A by circa 2056mm and associated relocation of gate pier, increasing the width of Gate B by circa 1629mm and associated relocation of gate pier. And including all associated site works.	Details...
480m	09/04/2026	N/A	Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the installation of a c.46.665 sqm sign on the north elevation of the new Anglesea Stand permitted under Reg. Refs. 3937/23 and 2142/24, displaying the name ‘LayaArena’. The highest point of the sign will be approximately +21.61m above ordnance datum. The individual letters will measure up to 3.05m height and will be internally illuminated from dusk. The overall width of the sign will be 15.3m.	Details...
90m	07/04/2026	N/A	Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.	Details...
90m	01/04/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.	Details...
440m	25/03/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	41, Serpentine Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 W8Y9	The development will consist of the provision of a 3m wide vehicular entrance to the front of the property, the construction of a dormer window in the main roof to the rear of the house, the construction of two rooflights in the main roof to the front of the house and all associated site works.	Details...
360m	09/03/2026	N/A	14 Carlton Mews, Shelbourne Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 X3X4	Brian O’Connell and Meadbh Cannon seek planning permission for the following at their three-storey over basement home at 14 Carlton Mews, Shelbourne Avenue, Dublin D04 X3X4: a) a rear extension (9 sqm) at first floor level; b) a rear extension (8 sqm) at second floor level, including alterations to the roof profile and two rooflights and photovoltaic panels; c) lowering of the cill to the front dormer window, with localised modification to roof profile; d) alteration to the front entrance screen, including lowering of cill of sidelight . The works will be in conjunction with miscellaneous alterations, (internal and to the rear façade, ground floor), exempt from a requirement to obtain planning permission, accommodating a four-level passenger lift to permit accessibility to his entire home by a family member with permanent and severe physical disability.	Details...
220m	27/02/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	At nos. 36, 38 and 40 Herbert Park and 10 Pembroke Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Derryroe Limited intends to apply for Permission for Large-Scale Residential Development, at this site (c. 0.5 ha), at nos. 36, 38 and 40 Herbert Park and 10 Pembroke Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The site is principally bounded by Herbert Park (road) to the west, Herbert Park (public park) to the south, the Herbert Park Hotel and Aparthotel to the east, and Pembroke Place to the north. The proposed development comprises minor internal design amendments to consented Strategic Housing Development ABP-307197-20 (SHD0008/20/X2), as amended by LRD6035/24-S3. The proposed modifications to the consented scheme comprise the replacement of 12no. permitted apartment floor plans (6no. 1-bed, 6no 2-bed) with 6no. 3- bed apartment floor plans (total), accommodated from L00-L05 (inclusive), at the southern corner of Block C, within the same permitted apartment building footprint and elevations. This results in a reduction in the overall total number of apartment units from 101no. to 95no., with no change to the scale or external appearance of the permitted apartment building or to the permitted site development works. This application concerns proposed amendments to consented Large-Scale Residential Development as defined under Section 2 of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended. The application may be inspected online at the following website: www.herbertparklrdamendments.com	Details...
370m	17/02/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	Lansdowne Lodge, 47, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4	The site also has frontage to Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue, Dublin 4. The development will consist of: - Demolition of conservatory to the side (south) and courtyard buildings to the rear (east) of the existing house; - Construction of a single storey extension to side (north) and rear (east) of existing dwelling; - Construction of 4 no. 3-storey over basement dwellings, all with terraces at second floor level; - Reconfiguration of existing vehicular access to Lansdowne Road and provision of new vehicular accesses onto Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue; - Landscaping, boundary treatments, car and bicycle parking, bin storage and all associated site works and services.	Details...
470m	20/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	8, Serpentine Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4	Permission is sought for an extension to a semi-detached dwelling. The development will consist of demolition of a chimney to side, and construction of – part two storey and part single storey extension with flat roofs to rear, extension over an existing garage with pitch roof to side, garage conversion to a playroom, minor internal modifications, and associated site works.	Details...
470m	19/01/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	8, Serpentine Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4	Permission is sought for an extension to a semi-detached dwelling. The development will consist of demolition of a chimney to side, and construction of – part two storey and part single storey extension with flat roofs to rear, extension over an existing garage with pitch roof to side, garage conversion to a playroom, minor internal modifications, and associated site works.	Details...
370m	23/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Lansdowne Lodge, 47, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4	The development will consist of: - Demolition of conservatory to the side (south) and courtyard buildings to the rear (east) of the existing house; - Construction of a single storey extension to side (north) and rear (east) of existing dwelling; - Construction of 4 no. 3-storey over basement dwellings, all with terraces at second floor level; - Reconfiguration of existing vehicular access to Lansdowne Road and provision of new vehicular accesses onto Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue; - Landscaping, boundary treatments, car and bicycle parking, bin storage and all associated site works and services.	Details...
370m	18/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Lansdowne Lodge, 47, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4	The development will consist of: - Demolition of conservatory to the side (south) and courtyard buildings to the rear (east) of the existing house; - Construction of a single storey extension to side (north) and rear (east) of existing dwelling; - Construction of 4 no. 3-storey over basement dwellings, all with terraces at second floor level; - Reconfiguration of existing vehicular access to Lansdowne Road and provision of new vehicular accesses onto Shelbourne Road and Shelbourne Avenue; - Landscaping, boundary treatments, car and bicycle parking, bin storage and all associated site works and services.	Details...
270m	17/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	5, Clyde Road, Dublin 4, D04 W292	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for external conservation works to consist of repointing existing brickwork to front and side elevation and chimneys, repair and restoration works to the existing stone work to front and side facades and all ancillary works to facilitate the conservation works for the (protected structure ref. no.1957).	Details...
470m	16/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	39, Lansdowne Park, Dublin 4	Variation to previously approved planning permission no. 4043/24 which consisted of: a) Subdivision of existing 2 storey end-of-terrace dwelling house into two no. 2 storey dwelling houses with 3 bedrooms each; b) Alterations to front entrance and windows, removal of front chimney and provision of new front entrance to new house; c) Part single and part 2 storey extensions to the side and to the rear; d) Internal alterations and reinstatement of stairs in original location; e) Relocation of both vehicular entrances to the site to new locations to the front; f) Sundry alterations and associated site works, all at 39 Lansdowne Park, Dublin 4. by modification of condition 3(a) as follows: 1) Widening of existing vehicular entrance to north east, serving no. 39 Lansdowne Park, to facilitate angled parking; 2) Retain existing vehicular entrance to south east, serving new house, and replacement of low metal gates with 1.8m high timber gates; and 3) Modification to the ground floor layout with bay window to the rear in lieu of previously approved bay window to the side, and sundry associated modifications.	Details...
470m	11/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	39, Lansdowne Park, Dublin 4, D04 E2V8	RETENTION/PERMISSION : Variation to previously approved planning permission no. 4043/24 which consisted of: a) Subdivision of existing 2 storey end-of-terrace dwelling house into two no. 2 storey dwelling houses with 3 bedrooms each; b) Alterations to front entrance and windows, removal of front chimney and provision of new front entrance to new house; c) Part single and part 2 storey extensions to the side and to the rear; d) Internal alterations and reinstatement of stairs in original location; e) Relocation of both vehicular entrances to the site to new locations to the front; f) Sundry alterations and associated site works, all at 39 Lansdowne Park, Dublin 4. by modification of condition 3(a) as follows: 1) Widening of existing vehicular entrance to north east, serving no. 39 Lansdowne Park, to facilitate angled parking; 2) Retain existing vehicular entrance to south east, serving new house, and replacement of low metal gates with 1.8m high timber gates; and 3) Modification to the ground floor layout with bay window to the rear in lieu of previously approved bay window to the side, and sundry associated modifications.	Details...
280m	05/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission for development at this site at: Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 as amended by Reg. Refs. 2142/24, and WEB1374/25. The proposed amendments will include : Relocation of permitted pedestrian route c. 2m south of existing location within site to accommodate sufficient space for installation of new transformer and associated screening enclosure. Relocation of permitted pedestrian access gate from existing location on Anglesea Road (R815) c. 2m south along site boundary wall on Anglesea Road to align with proposed amendments to pedestrian route. Revised landscape proposals. The proposed development will include: Installation of a new 6.25 sq.m transformer (2.5m length and width, 2.2m height atop 200mm concrete plinth for total height 2.4m) south of the ESB substation (as permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 as amended by Reg. Refs. 2142/24 and WEB1374/25). Installation of 2 no. rigid metal mesh gates and fencing (c. 2.8m height) screening enclosure for transformer along south and east boundary of transformer and substation. Installation of full screen (c. 2.65m height) planters along west site boundary adjacent screening enclosure for transformer, and mid screen (c. 2m height) planters along south and east boundary of transformer screening enclosure and substation. All site works. There are no proposed works to the ESB substation.	Details...
470m	25/11/2025	GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION	Simmonstown House, 2 Sydenham Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Permanent retention of 1) use of house and annexe as bed and breakfast accomodation 2) 3 storey extension to rear of house 3) infill porch to front of house 4) pedestrian and vehicular access gates to rear garden from adjoining laneway/right of way 5) internal alterations and 6) conversion of former garage to annexe accomodation for use in conjuction with main house .	Details...
320m	12/11/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	27, The Nicholson, Lansdowne Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	The development consists of: - the construction of two 24sqm single storey, steel frame and aluminium clad pergolas, one on the 8th floor and one on the 9th floor private roof terraces of No 27, The Nicholson.	Details...
320m	30/10/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	27 The Nicholson, Lansdowne Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D07 N9Y2	The construction of two 24sqm single storey, steel frame and aluminium clad pergolas, one on the 8th floor and one on the 9th floor private roof terraces of No 27. The Nicholson.	Details...
70m	04/09/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	43 Dodder View Cottages, Dublin 4, D04 H9P1	The proposed development will consist of: 1. Demolition of existing single-storey flat roof extension to the rear. 2. Removal of existing chimney stack. 3. Removal of existing roof section to the rear with proposed replacement flat roof dormer with rooflight on attic level. 4. Proposed two Storey extension with flat roof and rooflight to the rear. 5. Proposed removal of existing pedestrian gate and replaced with new pedestrian gate in new position to south boundary. 6. Proposed amendments to all elevations. 7. Proposed internal reconfigurations and all associated site works.	Details...

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