52 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Change of use of upper floors from office to childcare in a protected structure.
2907/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 June 2021
- Reference
- 2907/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 4 June 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of the upper ground, first floor split level return, and second floor levels from office to childcare. This will act as an extension to an existing childcare facility on the lower levels, with associated fire safety upgrades to the protected structure.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected structure: the proposed development will consist of change of use from office to childcare at upper ground, first floor split level return and second floor (over upper ground floor) levels as an extension to existing childcare facility at lower ground floor level and ground floor split level return with associated fire safety related upgrading of floors, doors, installation of smoke pressurisation system and upgrading of fire alarm.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 3, 56 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Oct 2025 | €1,800,000 | 14 m |
| 54a Baggot Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Oct 2025 | €530,000 | 36 m |
| Apt 7 - 70-72 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €620,000 | 64 m |
| 9 70 To 72 Pembroke Road, Dublin 2, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €560,000 | 64 m |
| Apt 8, Arranmore, 13 17 Pembroke Rd Dublin 4 | Aug 2025 | €390,000 | 91 m |
| Apt 2, 51 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Jan 2026 | €925,000 | 97 m |
| Apartment 5, 51 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridgenot full market price | Nov 2025 | €20,000 | 97 m |
| Apt 2 Herbert Mews, 22 Baggot Lane, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Mar 2026 | €535,000 | 101 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 June 2021
- Further information requested29 July 2021
- Further information received28 September 2021
- Decision due22 October 2021
- Decision issued22 October 2021
- Grant issued6 December 2021
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