GrantedNew dwellingDecided 30 September 2022

'Merlyn Court', 17B Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 P2K8.

Demolition of a bungalow to build a new two-storey house and a separate single-storey assistant's building.

4637/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 August 2022

Reference: 4637/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 8 August 2022
Residential units: 1

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of an existing single-storey bungalow and shed. It will be replaced by a contemporary part-single, part two-storey, four-bedroom detached house, alongside a separate single-storey building for personal healthcare assistant accommodation.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of : (i) demolition of existing single-storey bungalow dwelling and ancillary storage shed; (ii) construction of a contemporary replacement part-single, part two-storey, four bedroom, detached dwelling with single-storey elements to front and rear. The dwelling will be serviced by 2 no. Car parking spaces and 215 sq. M. Of private open space in the form of rear garden, a 'zen'/'secret' garden and 1 no. Terrace at first floor level; (iii) construction of single-storey ancillary residential building for personal healthcare assistants accommodation; (iv) the proposal will be accessed from a new/replacement vehicular access off merlyn park; (v) the proposed development also includes all ancillary works, including suds drainage, landscaping and boundary treatments, necessary to facilitate the development.

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
51 St Johns Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€1,141,522	156 m
10 Merrion Court, Ailesbury Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€745,000	158 m
21 Merrion Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	May 2025	€750,000	158 m
Apt 14 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT	May 2025	€603,524	164 m
8 Houses At, Merrion Gardens, Ballsbridge	Apr 2025	€10,796,361	164 m
Apt 27 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT	Jan 2025	€638,767	164 m
Apt 24 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT	May 2025	€572,687	164 m
Apt 70 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT	Mar 2025	€687,224	164 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 received8 August 2022
Decision due30 September 2022
Decision issued30 September 2022
Grant issued14 November 2022

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