GrantedExtensionDecided 11 June 2021

1, Wellington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 KIHD

Renovation and extension of a protected end-of-terrace house, including demolishing a side extension and building a new replacement.

2155/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 February 2021

Reference: 2155/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 4 February 2021

Summary

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The project involves the renovation and extension of a protected end-of-terrace house. Works include demolishing a non-original two-storey side extension and garden room, and constructing a replacement part two-storey side extension with a mansard roof, a single-storey rear extension, and a new lift shaft.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development consisting of renovation and extension of an existing end of terrace house at 1, wellington road, ballsbridge, dublin 4, d04 kihd (a protected structure). Works will include the demolition of non-original 2 storey extension to side (north elevation) and link to original house, single storey detached garden room to west of existing house within existing rear garden, removal of all non-original fittings within the existing house including kitchens, bathrooms and ensuite fittings to allow for refurbishment works. New works will include provision of: a) replacement of previously permitted tall 2 storey side extension with part two storey plus 3rd level mansard roof to north elevation and single storey rear extension to west of existing house comprising new kitchen/dining/family room together with ancillary accommodation on lower ground floor, study, guest bedroom and wine store on upper ground floor with two bedrooms and linen store within mansard roof and provision of new lift/lift shaft within link to original house. New replacement pitched roof structure to non-original flat roof extension over main entrance hall, alterations to existing pitched slate roof over bedroom in north western corner of original house comprising element of zinc roof to internal eastern slope. Provision of roof lights within altered roof area. B) internal alterations to original house to include provision of new wc within rear return lobby along with replacement of non-original door with new window to west elevation, boot room and utility room with replacement of non-original window with new door to rear to west elevation at lower ground floor. New reception wc and cloakroom at upper ground floor level to rear, removal of existing wc from rear return. New master bedroom suite including new dressing room, ensuite at first floor level, new main bathroom over entrance hall, removal of non-original bathroom in return off staircase landing to west elevation and form new roof over return below and re-instate arched landing window. C) new single storey garden store with new external door within existing stone boundary wall to north opening onto pembroke lane. Removal of inappropriate trees in poor condition to rear garden, to be relandscaped including provision of new terrace area and external fire. Removal of existing evergreen trees along pembroke lane boundary to front garden and provision of replacement tree planting. Upgrading works to all boundaries including refurbishment and restoration of existing front railings and gate. D) essential refurbishment/restoration and upgrading works to existing building fabric including replacement of all non-original sash windows with appropriate traditional sash windows and doors with slim line historically correct double glazing to all existing windows. Repairs to original internal walls ceiling plasterwork and joinery. Reslating/repairs to main roof and chimney repairs and repointing of brickwork. Decoration works internally and externally. E) provision of new mechanical and electrical services throughout including a new air to water heat pump serving underfloor heating to entire ground floor of existing and extended house using existing service routes.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)RS

“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 23 August 2021.

Notified floor area: 508.2 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
41 Pembroke Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€1,776,000	81 m
2 Heytesbury Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€2,080,000	87 m
Apt 1, Arranmore, 13-17 Pembroke Road	Nov 2025	€455,000	125 m
Apt 1, 2 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€350,000	126 m
33 Wellington Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2025	€2,200,000	126 m
49 Pembroke Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€1,000,000	129 m
49a Pembroke Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€980,000	129 m
Apt 7, 2 Waterloo Rd, Dublin 4	Nov 2025	€300,000	136 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received4 February 2021
Further information requested31 March 2021
Further information received17 May 2021
Decision due11 June 2021
Decision issued11 June 2021
Grant issued29 July 2021

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