38, Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04K4P1
Demolition of a garage and annex, followed by construction of a two-storey side/rear extension and a new dormer window in Ballsbridge.
4095/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 31 July 2024
- Reference
- 4095/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 31 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development includes demolishing an existing side garage and rear annex. It proposes a new two-storey side and rear extension, a part single-storey rear extension, and a new zinc-clad dormer window at the second floor to create an attic bedroom.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
- Permission to demolish existing flat are roofed garage to side elevation of dwelling and permission for demolition of existing single storey annex to rear elevation of dwelling and permission for construction of (i) two-storey extension to side and rear elevations of dwelling house and part single storey extension to rear elevation of dwelling. (ii) removal of existing roof lights from rear elevation of roof and replacement with zinc clad dormer window at second floor level to form new attic bedroom and permission for internal alterations to layout of dwelling and all associated site works at 38 merlyn park, ballsbridge, dublin
- Do4 k4p1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 St Johns Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €1,141,522 | 145 m |
| 46 St Johns, Sandymount, Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €925,000 | 171 m |
| 21 Merrion Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | May 2025 | €750,000 | 181 m |
| 10 Merrion Court, Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €745,000 | 181 m |
| 8 Houses At, Merrion Gardens, Ballsbridge | Apr 2025 | €10,796,361 | 199 m |
| Apt 27 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €638,767 | 199 m |
| Apt 14 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €603,524 | 199 m |
| Apt 70 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €687,224 | 199 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 received31 July 2024
- Decision due24 September 2024
- Decision issued24 September 2024
- Permission expiry21 December 2029
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Demolition of garage and outbuildings (24.5 Sq.m) and single storey extension to rear (7.9 Sq.m);…
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WEB1532/26Dublin CityLodged 24 Feb 2026Extension
- InvalidAt this site
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3315/23Dublin CityLodged 6 Mar 2023Extension
- GrantedAt this site
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WEB1390/18Dublin CityLodged 1 Aug 2018Extension
- Granted40 m away
The development will consist of : (i) demolition of existing single-storey bungalow dwelling and ancillary…
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4637/22Dublin CityLodged 8 Aug 2022New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
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WEB1045/18Dublin CityLodged 5 Feb 2018New dwelling
- Invalid50 m away
New two-storey detached dwelling to the side of the existing house along with a new vehicular entrance and…
17, Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
WEB1020/18Dublin CityLodged 18 Jan 2018New dwelling
- Granted100 m away
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4061/18Dublin CityLodged 1 Oct 2018Alterations
- Granted100 m away
Planning permission for minor modifications to approved development (Reg. Ref: WEB 1072/17, PL 29S.248687)…
Merlyn, 4, Sydney Parade Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
WEB1272/18Dublin CityLodged 5 Jun 2018Alterations
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