164, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Demolition of existing extensions and construction of new single-storey front, side, and rear extensions in Ballsbridge.
4429/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 November 2018
- Reference
- 4429/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 19 November 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of non-original single-storey extensions to the side and rear of the existing house. It will be replaced with a new single-storey hipped roof extension to the front and north side, and a new single-storey part-pitched roof extension to the side and rear. Internal and external alterations, landscaping, and boundary wall upgrades are also proposed.
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Official record
Development description
- Permission for development consisting of demolition of existing non original single storey extensions to side and rear of existing house and replacement with
- New single storey hipped roof extension to front and north side of existing entrance incorporating existing boundary wall to ailesbury way and opening to new walled courtyard behind
- New single storey , part pitched roof extension to side and rear of existing return incorporating new kitchen/dining family area overlooking rear garden
- Internal and external alterations including revised landscaping to rear garden and upgrading works to existing boundary wall and single storey garage onto ailesbury way
- Works to existing services including drainage at 164 merrion road (opening onto ailesbury way), ballsbridge, dublin
- D04 h9c7
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 30 October 2019.
Notified floor area: 323.2 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Merrion Court, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €625,000 | 57 m |
| 5 Ailesbury Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Mar 2025 | €1,860,000 | 96 m |
| 10 Merrion Court, Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €745,000 | 106 m |
| 21 Merrion Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | May 2025 | €750,000 | 106 m |
| 16 Merrion View Ave, Dublin 4, Co Dublin | Jun 2026 | €775,000 | 128 m |
| 3 Merrion View Ave, Dublin 4, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €935,000 | 135 m |
| 55 Brooklands, Nutley Lane, Donnybrook Dublin 4 | Feb 2026 | €560,000 | 150 m |
| 69 Merrion Village, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Jun 2026 | €1,262,500 | 159 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 received19 November 2018
- Decision due22 January 2019
- Decision issued22 January 2019
- Grant issued26 February 2019
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