GrantedExtensionDecided 24 September 2020

12, Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Demolition of side and rear structures for a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension in Ballsbridge.

WEB1519/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 5 August 2020

Reference: WEB1519/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 5 August 2020

Summary

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The development consists of the demolition of an existing side garage, rear stores, and a single-storey rear extension. It will be replaced with a two-storey side extension, a single-storey rear extension, an attic conversion with a rear dormer, and the widening of the vehicular access gate.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of demolition of existing - side garage, rear stores, rear structures, rear single storey extension at ground floor, and a chimney to rear pitch roof. Construction of a two storey side extension with pitch roof to existing semi-detached dwelling, and single storey rear extension with flat roof structure, porch conversion, first floor rear windows modified, attic conversion to bedroom and ensuite with dormer window to rear, hip roof modified to accommodate new staircase, 2no. Velux rooflights to front and rear, and solar panels to front pitched roof, and widening of vehicular access gate, and associated site development works on a site of 610m² area.

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 20 November 2020.

Notified floor area: 137 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
16 Merlyn Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jan 2026	€1,500,000	51 m
Merlyn Park Lodge, Merlyn Park, Ballsbridge	Nov 2025	€1,100,000	87 m
5 Merlyn Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jan 2026	€1,485,000	92 m
46 St Johns, Sandymount, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€925,000	124 m
51 St Johns Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€1,141,522	125 m
Apt 19, 143 Merrio Road, Ballsbridgeprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€674,008	129 m
Apartment 39, 143 Merrion Road, Ballsbridgeprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€766,520	129 m
Apt 45, 143 Merrion Road, Ballsbridgeprice excludes VAT	Jun 2025	€740,088	129 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 received5 August 2020
Decision due29 September 2020
Decision issued24 September 2020
Grant issued27 January 2021
Appeal submitted21 October 2020
Appeal decided27 January 2021

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