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Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Lands,, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83

Jan 23 2026

Application Received

Mar 19 2026

Further Info. Requested

May 19 2026

Further Info. Received

Jun 12 2026

Decision

Jun 15 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 23 / 01 / 2026
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Decision Notice Issued
Council Decision:
GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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.

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Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
330m	10/07/2026	N/A	Al Boschetto, 1A Beatty’s Avenue and 2 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04F2R2	RETENTION PERMISSION Al Boschetto, 1A Beatty’s Avenue and 2 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04F2R2 The development consists of application for planning permission for the retention of the single storey covered outdoor dining area structure (23.1sqm) facing onto Beatty’s Avenue at Al Boschetto, 1A Beatty’s Avenue and 2 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04F2R2 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.). 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...
280m	10/07/2026	N/A	2 Ballsbridge Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 YW83	Construction of an open-air padel court (200 sq. m) at lower ground floor level within the existing car park, comprising a rubberised court surface and a court enclosure of clear glass end walls (4 m high) and welded mesh side walls (3 m high); floodlighting mounted on the court enclosure, the omission of 13 existing car parking spaces (reducing on-site parking provision from 70 to 57 spaces); and all associated site and development works. The padel court will provide a recreational amenity ancillary to the existing office building.	Details...
280m	06/07/2026	N/A	2 Ballsbridge Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 YW83	Construction of 48m² of new floor area on the first floor, located entirely within the existing building. The use of the proposed floor area is commercial office space.	Details...
220m	02/07/2026	N/A	Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04AK83	PROTECTED STRUCTURE Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 and will comprise: (i) replacement of the previously permitted but unconstructed two-storey hospitality and services building (“Pocket Building”) (c.10.6m maximum height) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 with an ancillary demountable pavilion structure (c.6.2m maximum height) comprising an internal flexible multi-functional event space, linked to the operation of the Anglesea Stand (Laya Arena) and wider RDS campus; and (ii) all associated external works, servicing infrastructure, site development and ancillary works. A temporary permission for a period of five years is sought for the installation and use of the pavilion, unless a further permission is granted prior to the expiry of that period.	Details...
270m	17/06/2026	N/A	Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04AK83	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23, as amended by Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24. The proposed amendments will include: (i) Omission of the previously permitted but unconstructed Club Shop (c. 49 sq.m) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 (as amended under Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24), located adjacent to an existing single-storey building, to facilitate ancillary external seating. The proposed development will include: (i) change of use of the existing single-storey building from ancillary office accommodation to: (a) kitchen and food preparation facilities and associated supporting accommodation; and (b) bar facilities and associated supporting accommodation, both uses linked to and supporting the operation of the Anglesea Stand / Laya Arena and wider RDS campus; (ii) associated internal reconfiguration works to provide: (a) kitchen, food preparation areas, storage, servicing and staff welfare facilities; and (b) bar and serving facilities, customer toilet facilities, storage and preparation areas, and internal and external seating areas; (iii) associated external alterations, including modifications to the eastern gable elevation to provide new openings and entrance arrangement, replacement windows, façade treatment, provision of signage, extraction and ventilation infrastructure, together with associated refrigeration/cold storage and refuse storage facilities; (iv) all associated internal and external site development and ancillary works.	Details...
460m	16/06/2026	N/A	10, Wilfield Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 PP78	Development to include the partial removal of a section of the front boundary railings and plinth and creation of a new vehicular entrance of 3.475m. New inward opening gates and all ancillary site works to the front ( North east ) garden of 10 Wilfield Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 PP78, a 2 storey terraced house.	Details...
270m	15/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23, as amended by Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24. The proposed amendments will include: (i) Omission of the previously permitted but unconstructed Club Shop (c. 49 sq.m) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 (as amended under Reg. Ref. WEB2142/24), located adjacent to an existing single-storey building, to facilitate ancillary external seating. The proposed development will include: (i) change of use of the existing single-storey building from ancillary office accommodation to: (a) kitchen and food preparation facilities and associated supporting accommodation; and (b) bar facilities and associated supporting accommodation, both uses linked to and supporting the operation of the Anglesea Stand / Laya Arena and wider RDS campus; (ii) associated internal reconfiguration works to provide: (a) kitchen, food preparation areas, storage, servicing and staff welfare facilities; and (b) bar and serving facilities, customer toilet facilities, storage and preparation areas, and internal and external seating areas; (iii) associated external alterations, including modifications to the eastern gable elevation to provide new openings and entrance arrangement, replacement windows, façade treatment, provision of signage, extraction and ventilation infrastructure, together with associated refrigeration/cold storage and refuse storage facilities; (iv) all associated internal and external site development and ancillary works.	Details...
220m	08/05/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	Site within Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: 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...
340m	08/05/2026	SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL)	14 Churchill Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	The development will consist of the construction of a new first floor extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, featuring a flat roof with integrated rooflights. The proposal also includes associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of the existing dwelling, along with elevational changes and the selective demolition of existing elements to facilitate the works, including the removal of sections of roof and existing side and rear structures. In addition, the development will provide for the widening of the existing vehicular entrance. All works will be carried out in conjunction with associated site development works, including landscaping, drainage, services, and all other ancillary and consequential works necessary to facilitate the development.	Details...
20m	06/05/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (i) change of use of an existing single-storey storage/equine facility, with associated haybarns, to an exhibition space, and associated internal alterations to facilitate the layout including the removal of concrete block horse boxes; (ii) alterations to existing entrances and provision of new emergency exit doors to the proposed exhibition space inclusive of new concertina type door and corrugated metal sheet door with timber fascia along the eastern elevation, corrugated metal sheet doors along the southern elevation, corrugated metal sheet door along the western elevation and perforated aluminium sheets on galvanised steel frame door along the northern elevation; (iii) revisions to the external southern façade inclusive of the removal of existing timber panelling external wall, perspex sheeting and ply sheeting and replacement with new metal panels; and (iv) all associated internal and external site works necessary to facilitate the development. The subject building is situated on the site of a number of protected structures (RPS No. 5085).	Details...
420m	17/04/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	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...
220m	09/04/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	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...
490m	04/03/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	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...
250m	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...
260m	01/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	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...
110m	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...
260m	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...
370m	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...
370m	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...

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