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Simmonstown House, 2 Sydenham Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Nov 25 2025

Application Received

Jan 28 2026

Decision Due

Jan 28 2026

Decision

Mar 09 2026

Granted
  • Submitted: 25 / 11 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Retention Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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 .

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
110m 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...
500m 16/05/2026 N/A 41, Claremont Road, Dublin 4, D04 HW88 The development will consist of a ground floor side extension. Details...
420m 21/04/2026 N/A Lands at Lansdowne Football Club, Claremont Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4 Claremont Lfc Holdings Company intends to apply for temporary permission for development on lands at Lansdowne Football Club, Claremont Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4. (This is a continuation of the previously permitted temporary development (Reg. Ref. 3944/24).) The development will consist of the continued temporary use of a portion of the lands (c. 612 sq m) for car storage purposes, located at the north-western corner of the site (former cricket cages). It is also proposed to continue the use of the existing temporary internal accessway connecting the car storage area to the existing car parking/hardstanding area adjoining the clubhouse. Temporary permission for a period of 3 years is being sought. Details...
320m 17/04/2026 N/A Saint Joseph's, 31 Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 W5N3 Single-storey flat roof extension to the front and side, including a new entrance door to provide disabled access, and conversion of the existing garage to habitable use. Details...
330m 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...
210m 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...
390m 04/03/2026 N/A Elm Lodge, 65 Serpentine Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 The development will consist of ground floor extension to the front and a carport/canopy to the front and side of the existing house, and all associated site works. Details...
490m 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...
490m 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...
360m 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...
150m 01/12/2025 N/A Pembroke Wanderers HC, 27A Serpentine Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 T329 The proposed development will consist of the construction of 3 No. Padel courts: 1 open court and 2 courts covered with a canopy, perimeter wall as well as associated lighting, drainage and works to the existing carpark along with all associated demolition, alterations and siteworks. Details...
150m 24/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Pembroke Wanderers HC, 27A Serpentine Avenue, Dublin 4, D04 T329 The proposed development will consist of the construction of 3 No. Padel courts: 1 open court and 2 courts covered with a canopy, perimeter wall as well as associated lighting, drainage and works to the existing carpark along with all associated demolition, alterations and siteworks. Details...
490m 14/11/2025 SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL) 2 Serpentine Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Permission is sought for house renovation with internal reconfiguration to include: 1. construction of two storey flat roof extension to rear (with part single storey extension), 2. single storey extension to front including porch, 3. build up side wall of the existing house to form dutch hip roof and extend ridge. New windows and door to side gable, 4. conversion of attic space to bedroom use to include dormer rooflight to rear, rooflights to side and front, 5. block-up existing vehicular entrance and create new vehicular entrance towards the middle of the road boundary. Details...
490m 07/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 2 Serpentine Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Permission sought for house renovation with internal reconfiguration to include: 1. construction of two storey flat roof extension to rear (with part single storey extension), 2. single storey extension to front including porch, 3. build up side wall of the existing house to form dutch-hip roof and extend ridge. New windows and door to side gable, 4. conversion of attic space to bedroom use to include dormer rooflight to rear, rooflights to side and front, 5. block-up existing vehicular entrance and create new vehicular entrance towards the middle of the road boundary. Details...
410m 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...
410m 01/09/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 43 Dodder View Cottages, Dublin 4, D04 H9P1 The development will consist/consists 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.6 Details...
470m 29/07/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Ballsbridge Post Office, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 E038 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. Details...
470m 24/07/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Former Ballsbridge Post Office, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4 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. Details...
450m 09/07/2025 REFUSE PERMISSION 166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88 (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). Details...

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