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Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04AK83

Jul 23 2026

Application Received

Sep 16 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 23 / 07 / 2026
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Registered Application
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission for development at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of the construction of a single-storey Media Centre (c. 114sq.m and c. 3.2m maximum height) providing ancillary accommodation to facilitate media and broadcasting operations associated with the operation of the Laya Arena and wider RDS campus, together with all associated site development and ancillary works. A temporary permission for a period of five years is sought for the construction and use of the Media Centre, unless a further permission is granted prior to the expiry of that period.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
110m	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...
290m	29/06/2026	N/A	Hazeldene Apartments, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4, D04 V2W5	The provision of 2 No. covered bicycle shelters, each 5000mm long x 2170mm deep x 2635mm high, together with related external & site development works.	Details...
200m	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...
200m	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...
410m	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...
410m	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...
120m	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...
300m	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...
120m	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...
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...
320m	23/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	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...
290m	06/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Hazeldene Apartments, Anglesea Road, Dublin 4, D04 V2W5	The provision of 2 No. covered bicycle shelters, each 5000mm long x 2170mm deep x 2635mm high, together with related external & site development works.	Details...
330m	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...
430m	03/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	A. C.18 ha site at Coolbeg, 14, Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 C228	PERMISSION & RETENTION: The proposed development principally consists of: the construction of a single storey ancillary residential structure (c. 38 sq m) at the rear (southwest) of the site to be used as a home gym/sauna; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated development works above and below ground. The development to be retained consists of: a minor increase (c.10 sqm) to the previously permitted single-storey extension (Reg. Ref. WEB1882/25) which increases the gross floor area of the dwelling house from 644 sq m to 654 sq m.	Details...
420m	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...
490m	14/08/2025	GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION	104 Pembroke Cottages, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	RETENTION: Retention of internal Mezzanine attic storage space & access stairs & all associated ancillary site works . Previously approved Planning Ref. No. 2787/21	Details...
500m	09/05/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	125 Anglesea Road, Dublin 4	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of the demolition of a section of rear garden walling 3 metre in width fronting onto the rear vehicular access lane and the insertion into a new granite opening in the wall of a new 3 metre wide painted hardwood double gate to enable vehicular access on the rear of the house.	Details...
430m	18/04/2025	SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL)	A c. 0.18 ha site at Coolbeg, 14, Shrewsbury Road, Dublin 4, D04 C2C8	RETENTION & PERMISSION: The development principally consists of: the retention of a single storey shed (c. 19 sq m) to the north of the dwelling house; the construction of a single storey extension (c. 81 sq m) to the side (north) and rear (west) of the existing part 1 No. to part 3 No. storey dwelling house, resulting in a total gross floor area of c. 644 sq m to the dwelling house; and the construction of a single storey garage (c. 53 sq m) to the front of the site to be used for secure car parking. The development will also comprise: modifications to the existing vehicular entrance gate, including the widening of the gate from c. 2.925 metres to c. 3 metres and the replacement of the existing metal gate with solid timber; a new pedestrian entrance gate with solid timber; brick pillars; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping, including a timber pergola; soakpits; and all associated development works above and below ground.	Details...
450m	04/04/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	4 Saint Broc's Cottages, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	The development will consist of the demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension and the construction of a new single-storey extension at ground level to the rear and a dormer roof at first floor. It will include lowering the existing internal ground floor by a depth of circa 750mm and the construction of a habitable room in the roof space. The development will include roof lights in the flat roof of the extension and glazed windows to a courtyard. Pedestrian access to the side will be retained and the development will include all associated site works, drainage, landscaping and site services.	Details...

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