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87, Saint Catherines, Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4

Dec 11 2025

Application Received

Dec 15 2025

Decision

Feb 13 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 11 / 12 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of the conservation, refurbishment, reconfiguration and extension of St Catherine’s, a protected structure, 87 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 R2N3 The extensions to St Catherine’s consists of single storey split level flat roof extension incorporating roof lantern and roof lights attached to the west side of the dwelling comprising a contemporary kitchen dining area and a separate single storey flat roof extension to the east side of the rear return comprising a library enclosing an internal courtyard. The removal of the existing single storey shed along the west side boundary and the removal of the two storey west side return extension and the modification to the existing door and window openings at lower ground floor and upper ground floor to facilitate the kitchen extension and access to the proposed internal courtyard. Proposed new entrance to lower ground floor. Revisions to the non-historic fenestration of the existing rear two storey return. Relocation of a roof light and location of solar photovoltaic panels on the existing roof pitches facing the central valley of the main roof. Erection of a security gate to proposed side passage between the new extension and boundary of 89 Ailesbury Road and the front garden. Reduction of existing lower ground floor level, courtyard and patio site level and ancillary underpinning of the existing dwelling walls and boundary walls. Internal reconfiguration works to improve interconnection, circulation between the contemporary extension and the existing dwelling and layout of sanitary facilities and bedroom layout and reintroduction of fireplace into existing chimneybreast in the master bedroom. The proposal also includes all ancillary development associated services, landscaping, boundary treatment site and engineering works.

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180m 25/09/2026 N/A A site which previously formed part of the overall RTE Campus at Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Cairn Homes Montrose Limited intendsto apply for Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site, which previously formed part of the overall RTe Campus at Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The site is located within the Simmonscourt Townland. The site is bounded by the Stillorgan Road (R138), 4A Stillorgan Road, 'Belville Mews', 'Belville Lodge', 'Belville House' to the west and south-west; RTE Campus to the south-east and east; Ailesbury Close and 'Belville' to the north-west; and 'Danesfield' and 'Danesfield Lodge', Seaview Terrace, 'Ailesbury Court', and properties along Ailesbury Road to the north and north-east. Mount Errol, a designated protected structure (RPS 7846), is located within the site. The proposed development will amend permitted Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) DCC Ref LRD 6003/22- S3 / ACP Reg. Ref.: 315488-23 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. WEBLRD6081/25-S3), which is currently under construction. The proposed amendments will increase the total number of residential units by 1 to 511 no. units. The revised residential mix will now comprise 8 no. studios (no change); 125 no. 1-bed apartments (no change); 328 no. 2-bed apartments (increase by 2 no.) and 50 no. 3-bed apartments (decrease by 1 no.). - Alterations to the external elevation materials, balconies/ terraces, windows, and inclusion of pergolas on Blocks 1 to 4. - Inclusion of a new entrance to Block 4. - Alteration to the unit mix of Block 1 to increase the number of units by 1 (from 20 no. to 21 no. units (20 no. 2 beds and 1 no. 3 bed). - Reduction in size of the permitted ESB Substation and switch room at ground floor of Block 1 and inclusion of a storeroom. - Inclusion of a new substation at ground level between Blocks 7 and 8. All associated works to accommodate the proposed changes, including minor internal amendments to the permitted apartments, and associated ancillary works/ landscaping including widened pedestrian entrance from the Stillorgan Road are included in this application. There is no change to the proposed building height or general scale, footprint and massing of permitted Blocks 1 – 4. The remainder of the permitted development will be delivered as permitted under DCC Ref LRD 6003/22-S3 / ACP Reg. Ref.: 315488-23 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. WEBLRD6081/25-S3). Details...
250m 24/09/2026 N/A Site at Former RTE Campus, Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Cairn Homes Montrose Limited intend to apply for Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site, which previously formed part of the overall RTe Campus at Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The site is located within the Simmonscourt Townland. The site is bounded to the north, west and south by existing construction of blocks 1-4 and 6-10. To the east/ south east is the remaining RTE Campus. The RTE Campus includes buildings in the Record of Protected Structures (RPS 8888). Mount Errol, a protected structure (RPS 7846), is located north west of the site. The proposed development is for a single apartment block (Block 5), ranging in height from 8 to 13 storeys (with additional roof level plant area above). The proposed building will provide 117 residential units (in the form of 58 no. 1 beds, 57 no. 2 beds and 2 no. 3 beds) and a licensed cafe/ restaurant at ground floor level. The roof level will provide plant, solar PV panels, and telecommunications infrastructure with associated ancillary equipment and cabinets. Minor amendments are also proposed to permitted development ACP Reg. Ref.: 315488-23 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. WEBLRD6081/25-S3) to provide additional car and cycle parking, landscaping along with all associated works to accommodate these changes. The remainder of the permitted development will be delivered as permitted under ACP Reg. Ref.: 315488-23(DCC Ref LRD 6003/22-S3) and as subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Refs. WEBLRD6081/25-S3 and WEBLRD6092/25-S3. All application documentation and information is available to view online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.montroseblock5lrd.com Details...
410m 24/09/2026 N/A c. 0. 131 ha site at the Circle K petrol station at the junction of Donnybrook Road and Brookvale Road Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 K3T8 We, Red Rock Donnybrook Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for amendments to the permitted aparthotel development (DCC Reg. Ref. WEB5106/25) at this c. 0.131 ha site at the Circle K petrol station at the junction of Donnybrook Road and Brookvale Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 K3T8. The development will consist of a reconfiguration of the permitted ground floor cafe/retail unit (c. 150.2 sqm) to be provided as 2 no. separate retail units (Cafe/Retail Unit No. 1 [c. 60.6 sqm] and Retail Unit No. 2 [c. 57.8 sqm]) at ground floor level of the permitted aparthotel publicly accessed from the Donnybrook Road only. The amendments also include the provision of: 1 no. additional internal bicycle parking space for the use of staff of Retail Unit No. 2;a new access door and signage (c. 1.47 sqm) to the permitted curtain walling along the Donnybrook Road elevation at the entrance of proposed Retail Unit No. 2; and, an additional, secondary access door to Cafe/Retail Unit No. 1for staff and servicing use along the southern elevation of the building. No amendments are proposed to the number of aparthotel rooms permitted under compliance with Condition No. 4 of the parent permission; the overall gross floor area; the height, scale or massing of the permitted building; and/or the public realm surrounding the permitted development. Details...
500m 23/09/2026 N/A 46, Beech Hill Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 The development will consist of demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of part single storey rear extension plus part two storey rear extension plus conversion of attic with dormer roof to rear roof slope plus three number velux rooflights to front roof slope and internal alterations and all associated site works. Details...
180m 19/08/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID A site which previously formed part of the overall RTÉ Campus at Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Protected Structure: Cairn Homes Properties Limited intends to apply for Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site, which previously formed part of the overall RTe Campus at Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The site is located within the Simmonscourt Townland. The site is bounded by the Stillorgan Road (R138), 4A Stillorgan Road, 'Belville Mews', 'Belville Lodge', 'Belville House' to the west and south-west; RTE Campus to the south-east and east; Ailesbury Close and 'Belville' to the north-west; and 'Danesfield' and 'Danesfield Lodge', Seaview Terrace, 'Ailesbury Court', and properties along Ailesbury Road to the north and north-east. Mount Errol, a designated protected structure (RPS 7846), is located within the site. The proposed development will amend permitted Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) DCC Ref LRD 6003/22-S3 / ACP Reg. Ref.: 315488-23 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. WEBLRD6081/25-S3), which is currently under construction. The proposed amendments will increase the total number of residential units by 1 to 511 no. units The revised residential mix will now comprise 8 no. studios (no change); 125 no. 1-bed apartments(no change); 328 no. 2-bed apartments(increase by 2 no.) and 50 no. 3-bed apartments (decrease by 1 no.). Alterations will include: Alterations to the external elevation materials, balconies/ terraces, windows, and inclusion of pergolas on Blocks 1 to 4. Inclusion of a new entrance to Block 4. Alteration to the unit mix of Block 1 to increase the number of units by 1 (from 20 no. to 21 no. units l ( 20 no. 2 beds and 1 no. 3 bed)). Reduction in size of the permitted ESB Substation and switch room at ground floor of Block 1 and inclusion of a storeroom. Inclusion of a new substation at ground level between Blocks 7 and 8. All associated works to accommodate the proposed changes, including minor internal amendments to the permitted apartments, and associated ancillary works/ landscaping including widened pedestrian entrance from the Stillorgan Road are included in this application. There is no change to the proposed building height or general scale, footprint and massing of permitted Blocks 1 – 4. The remainder of the permitted development, Blocks 6-10, site services, and all other works will be delivered as permitted under DCC Ref LRD 6003/22-S3 / ACP Reg. Ref.: 315488-23 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. WEBLRD6081/25-S3). All application documentation and information is available to view online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.montroseamendmentlrd.com The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00a.m.-4.30p.m.) or on Dublin City Council Website: www.dublincity.ie. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Details...
250m 12/06/2026 N/A Old Belvedere Rugby Football Club, 28a Anglesea Road, Ailesbury Grove, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 W6Y3 RETENTION: Saunos Limited intend to apply for retention permission for evelopment at the Old Belvedere Rugby Football Club, 28a Anglesea Road, Ailesbury Grove, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 W6Y3. The development consists of a wellness facility comprising 2 no. saunas, plunge pools, changing facilities, lockers, reception and storage area and all associated site works and services. A temporary permission is sought for a period of 3 years. Details...
250m 11/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 28A, No. 28 Anglesea, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4 Saunos Limited intend to apply for retention permission for development at the Old Belvedere Rugby Football Club, 28a Anglesea Road, Ailesbury Grove, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 W6Y3. The development consists of a wellness facility comprising 2 no. saunas, plunge pools, changing facilities, lockers, reception and storage area and all associated site works and services. A temporary permission is sought for a period of 3 years. Details...
490m 25/05/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 53, Donnybrook Road, Dublin 4, D04 F2H7 Permission is sought for the permanent extension of use of the digital sign in its current location on this building. The sign, a LED digital display sign (3.70m high by 2.00m wide by 150mm deep) which carries a series of alternating static advertisements (6 per minute), received permission on 5th July 2023 (reg. reg 3497/23) subject to a condition that its use be reviewed in three years. Details...
290m 15/05/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Victoria Lodge, 4, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 H9W4 Kevin and Imogen Kenny intend to apply for planning permission to amend permitted DCC Reg. Ref. WEB5758/25 for development at Victoria Lodge, No. 4, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4, D04 H9W4. The proposed development consists of the following: • The amendment of Condition No. 3 included as part of the permitted DCC Reg. Ref. WEB5758/25 to allow for an increase 200mm for the permitted side extension resulting in a height of 3.2 m. • Minor alterations to the boot room entrance. • Consolidation of three existing rooflights into a single larger rooflight on the permitted extension roof. • Removal of the Bedroom 4 window on the façade facing the Bedroom 5 ensuite. • Removal of the Bedroom 5 ensuite window on the façade facing the Bedroom 4 and installation of a rooflight in Bedroom 5 ensuite. • All associated works to facilitate the development. Details...
360m 23/01/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 93 Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 X8NO PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist: A). The removal of the existing non-original two-storey flat roof return and the single storey outbuilding to the rear. B). The construction of a new part single, part two-storey flat roof extension to the rear, with rooflight to single storey element. C). The replacement of the existing non-original concrete slab throughout the lower ground floor with a new insulated concrete slab, together with the internal layout reconfiguration and associated works. D). The construction of the new ensuite in the rear bedroom at the first floor. E). The repointing of the existing external granite steps to the front with lime mortar. F). The localized strengthening of the roof structure to accommodate a new water tank. G). The widening of the existing garage entrance and new garage door to the rear together with associated repairs to existing render. H). All ancillary site, boundary and landscaping works. Details...
240m 23/12/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Dublin Bus Depot at the corner of Stillorgan Road and Beaver Row, Dublin 4 The upgrade of an existing 6.33m x 3.57m trivision advertising display to a 6m x 2.88m digital advertising display on the northeastern elevation of Donnybrook Bus Depot, at the corner of Stillorgan Road and Beaver Row, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. In the event of planning permission being granted, 1 no. existing 6.33m x 3.57m trivision advertising display, which is adjacent to the proposed upgrade display, will be decommissioned. Details...
0m 15/12/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Saint Catherines, 87 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 R2N3 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of the conservation, refurbishment, reconfiguration and extension of St Catherine's. The extensions to St Catherine's consists of single storey split level flat roof extension incorporating roof lantern and roof lights attached to the west side of the dwelling comprising a contemporary kitchen dining area and a separate single storey flat roof extension to the east side of the rear return comprising a library enclosing an internal courtyard. The removal of the existing single storey shed along the west side boundary and the removal of the two storey west side return extension and the modification to the existing door and window openings at lower ground floor and upper ground floor to facilitate the kitchen extension and access to the proposed internal courtyard. Proposed new entrance to lower ground floor. Revisions to the non-historic fenestration of the existing rear two storey return. Relocation of a roof light and location of solar photovoltaic panels on the existing roof pitches facing the central valley of the main roof. Erection of a security gate to proposed side passage between the new extension and boundary of 89 Ailesbury Road and the front garden. Reduction of existing lower ground floor level, courtyard and patio site level and ancillary underpinning of the existing dwelling walls and boundary walls. Internal reconfiguration works to improve interconnection, circulation between the contemporary extension and the existing dwelling and layout of sanitary facilities and bedroom layout and reintroduction of fireplace into existing chimneybreast in the master bedroom. The proposal also includes all ancillary development associated services, landscaping, boundary treatment site and engineering works. Details...
290m 21/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Victoria Lodge, 4 Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4 The proposed development consists of the following: • The construction of a single-storey side extension to the south of existing dwelling. • A two-storey rear extension to the existing living room, master bedroom and courtyard to provide additional floor space, an additional bedroom with ensuite and an entertainment room. • A small extension over the front door to match the treatment of the neighbouring house. • The development will result in an additional 148.40 sqm floor space. •All associated internal reconfiguration and ancillary works to facilitate the development. Details...
390m 14/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 4, Nutley Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (i) Demolition of the existing sun room (rear) and existing garage (side-west) at ground floor level; (ii) Replacement of existing roof (pitch to cross-gable) and existing chimney; (iii) Construction of: (a) Single-storey flat-roofed extension (rear) with 2 no. rooflights at ground floor level; (b) Two-storey pitch-roofed extension (side-west); (c) Single storey pitch-roofed extension (rear) at first floor level; (d) Additional attic level with 2 no. rooflights and 3 no. dormer windows (1 no. each facing side-west, rear, and front); (e) 1 no. bay window (side-west) at ground floor level and 2 no. bay windows (front) each at ground floor level and first floor level; (f) Internal lift for accessibility; and (iv) All ancillary works, including reconfiguration of internal layouts, changes to fenestration, both hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, and SuDS drainage, as necessary to facilitate the development. Details...
190m 04/11/2025 WITHDRAW THE APPLICATION Pendennis, Gordon Avenue, Foxrock, D18P7K3 Permission for development consisting of construction of a new two-storey pitche Details...
420m 10/09/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Planning permission for development at this c.0.131 ha site at the Circle K petrol station at the junction of Donnybrook Road and Brookvale Road,, Donnybrook., Dublin 4, D04K3T8. The proposals comprise the demolition of existing buildings and structures We, Red Rock Donnybrook Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for development at this c. 0.131 ha site at the Circle K petrol station at the junction of Donnybrook Road and Brookvale Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 K3T8. The proposals comprise the demolition of existing buildings and structures on site and the construction of a hotel development along with a café/retail unit and ancillary works. The development will consist of: A) The demolition of the existing petrol filling station and associated structures on site (c. 140 sq.m); B) The construction of an aparthotel (gross floor area c. 5,526 sqm) development comprising 7 no. storeys with a setback at sixth floor level [with plant zone above] over basement (overall height c. 24.8m on Donnybrook Road and c. 25.1m on Brookvale Road to top of façade structure); C) Provision of 143 no. aparthotel bedrooms from first to sixth floor levels; D) Provision of a front of house area (with pedestrian access from Donnybrook Road) (c.54.3 sqm), luggage room (c. 14.7 sqm), staff lounge and office (c. 27.3 sqm), bin store (c.23.4m), internal cycle store (c. 17.7 sqm) and other ancillary back of house and utility areas at ground floor level; E) Provision of plant and other ancillary facilities at basement, ground and roof levels, including plant rooms at basement level, generator room, communications, switch room and ESB substation at ground floor, with green/blue roof/PV panels, risers, and other plant areas at roof level as well as ancillary landscaping/public realm works; F) Provision of restaurant / take-away unit (c. 138.7 sqm) at ground floor level to the northern elevation of the building with main pedestrian access from Donnybrook Road; G) Provision of a retail/café unit (c. 176.9 sqm) at ground floor level to the southern elevation of the building with main pedestrian access from Donnybrook Road; H) All associated works to facilitate the development. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) YES [ ] NO [ X ] If YES above, important to note that the planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. Details...
420m 05/09/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Lands at the Circle K petrol station at the junction of Donnybrook Road and Brookvale Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 K3T8 The development will consist of: A) The demolition of the existing petrol filling station and associated structures on site (c. 140 sq.m); B) The construction of an aparthotel (gross floor area c. 5,526 sqm) development comprising 7 no. storeys with a setback at sixth floor level [with plant zone above] over basement (overall height c. 24.8m on Donnybrook Road and c. 25.1m on Brookvale Road to top of façade structure); C) Provision of 143 no. aparthotel bedrooms from first to sixth floor levels; D) Provision of a front of house area (with pedestrian access from Donnybrook Road) (c. 54.3 sqm), luggage room (c. 14.7 sqm), staff lounge and office (c. 27.3 sqm), bin store (c. 23.4m), internal cycle store (c. 17.7 sqm) and other ancillary back of house and utility areas at ground floor level; E) Provision of plant and other ancillary facilities at basement, ground and roof levels, including plant rooms at basement level, generator room, communications, switch room and ESB substation at ground floor, with green/blue roof/PV panels, risers, and other plant areas at roof level as well as ancillary landscaping/public realm works; F) Provision of restaurant / take-away unit (c. 138.7 sqm) at ground floor level to the northern elevation of the building with main pedestrian access from Donnybrook Road; G) Provision of a retail/café unit (c. 176.9 sqm) at ground floor level to the southern elevation of the building with main pedestrian access from Donnybrook Road; H) All associated works to facilitate the development. Details...
390m 10/06/2025 SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL) 15 Eglinton Square, Dublin 4, D04 W9Y5 Amendments to Planning Permissions Ref. WEB1683/24 and WEB1384/25, including a new ground-level side staircase for access to the first-floor balcony; a high-level window to the front at ground floor; a Velux window over the utility; a side window at first floor level; and new railings enclosing the balcony. Details...
470m 23/05/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 17 Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 The development will consist of the following: (ii) Modification to existing brick piers including the addition of natural granite to the existing brick piers to either side of the vehicular access opening and a new brick pier with granite detailing to the south side of the pedestrian access opening. (ii) The removal of the existing painted steel gates to the vehicular and pedestrian access and replacement with new taller steel gates to both openings. (iii) The addition of a decorative painted steel railing to the top of the existing boundary wall to the road, so providing a height of c.2.05 metres from the footpath level to the top of proposed railing. Details...

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