GrantedChange of useDecided 31 July 2018

17, Waterloo Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Conversion of apartments back into a single dwelling, keeping one garden-level apartment, with restoration works.

3180/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 June 2018

Reference: 3180/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 6 June 2018

Summary

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This application for a protected structure proposes a change of use from apartments to a single dwelling across the ground, first, second, and third floors, while retaining one garden-level apartment. The works include extensive restoration of the roof, external render, brickwork, and windows, alongside minor internal alterations.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development consists of: a change of change of use from apartments to single dwelling at ground first, second and third floors with 1 no. Garden level apartment to remain at lower ground level. The restoration and repair of the existing roof, the external render, brick pointing to chimney and facade, and existing windows as required. A new handrail arrangement to the stairs, minor alterations to internal partition walls at second floor level, removal of the deteriorated existing bathroom at second floor level above the return and construction of a new bathroom to same location. Upgrading of existing electrical and plumbing services, together with all associated landscaping and site works to the existing dwelling, a protected structure.

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

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 28 August 2019.

Notified floor area: 340 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apsley House, Burlington Rd, Ballsbridgenot full market price	Mar 2026	€446,000	55 m
Apt 1, 6 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€425,000	66 m
Apt 7, 2 Waterloo Rd, Dublin 4	Nov 2025	€300,000	75 m
Apt 1, 2 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€350,000	85 m
2 Heytesbury Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€2,080,000	118 m
7 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin	Dec 2025	€2,250,000	151 m
48 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€1,450,000	155 m
Apt 1, Arranmore, 13-17 Pembroke Road	Nov 2025	€455,000	156 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 received6 June 2018
Decision due31 July 2018
Decision issued31 July 2018
Grant issued4 September 2018

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