GrantedAlterationsDecided 23 May 2023

37 Wellington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Demolition of a three-storey rear return and construction of an enlarged return at a protected house in Ballsbridge.

3467/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 29 March 2023

Reference: 3467/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 29 March 2023

Summary

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The proposed development at this protected structure involves removing the existing three-storey rear return. It will be replaced with an enlarged three-storey structure, including a basement/garden level extension, a recessed terrace, and internal restoration works.

Alterationsprotected structureextensiondemolition

Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the proposed development will consist of (1) removal of the existing 3 storey rear return structure and construction of (a) extended floor area at basement/garden level including single storey extension and formation of an opening in the main rear wall, (b) extended floor area at hall and 1st floor levels in an enlarged 3 storey structure similar to the adjoining permitted return structure at no. 39 wellington road and including a recessed terrace at rear hall level and external stairs to the garden with screen planting, (2) installation of fireproofing in the hall level floor separating the dwellings, (3) minor alterations at 1st floor including enlargement of an existing bathroom, (4) alterations at hall level including removal of 2no. Non original bathrooms and restoration of the original layout/configuration, (5) minor alterations at basement/garden level including removal of 1no. Non original bathroom.

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 11 October 2023.

Notified floor area: 294 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
33 Wellington Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2025	€2,200,000	16 m
33 Heytesbury Lane, Dublin 4	Mar 2025	€1,100,000	52 m
32 Wellington Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€2,425,000	83 m
42 Wellington Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin	Sept 2025	€2,700,000	102 m
28 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€1,310,000	118 m
30 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€1,535,000	120 m
34 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€1,450,000	123 m
48 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€1,450,000	153 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 received29 March 2023
Decision due23 May 2023
Decision issued23 May 2023
Permission expiry13 August 2028

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