Site to rear of 155-157 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Construction of a single-storey dwelling with a part basement to the rear of Merrion Road.
WEB1690/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 November 2019
- Reference
- WEB1690/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 27 November 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to construct a single-storey dwelling with a partial basement. The works also include widening an existing pedestrian gateway to the side lane, drainage connections, and landscaping.
- Residential unit
- 1
- Storey
- 1
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Permission is sought to
- Construct single storey dwelling (with part basement)
- Widen existing pedestrian gateway to side lane
- Drainage services on lane to connect to existing public drain
- Surface water soakaway and landscaping
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Estate Avenue, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4 | Dec 2025 | €670,000 | 46 m |
| 155 Merrion Road, Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €1,800,000 | 52 m |
| 250 Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €650,000 | 92 m |
| 2 Fortlands, Herbert Ave, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €230,000 | 93 m |
| 6 Fortlands, Herbert Ave, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 | Jul 2026 | €574,250 | 93 m |
| Apt 3, Fortlands, Herbert Ave Dublin 4 | May 2026 | €575,000 | 93 m |
| Apartment 43, 143 Merrion Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €739,575 | 107 m |
| Apartment 7, 143 Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €528,456 | 107 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 received27 November 2019
- Decision due30 January 2020
- Decision issued3 December 2019
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- InvalidAt this site
Permission is sought to — Construct single storey dwelling (with part basement)
Site to rear of 155-157, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
WEB1683/19Dublin CityLodged 22 Nov 2019New dwelling
- RefusedAt this site
Permission is sought to — Construct single storey dwelling (with part basement)
Site to rear of 155-157 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
WEB1022/20Dublin CityLodged 15 Jan 2020New dwelling
- InvalidAt this site
Permission is sought to — Construct single storey dwelling (with part basement)
Site to rear of 155-157 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
WEB1744/19Dublin CityLodged 18 Dec 2019New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
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14 Estate Avenue, Merrion, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 V1W0
3541/24Dublin CityLodged 17 Apr 2024Extension
- GrantedAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For planning permission development at 17 Estate Avenue, Merrion, Dublin 4, D04E1T9 - a…
17 Estate Avenue, Merrion, Dublin 4, D04E1T9
WEB1576/25Dublin CityLodged 18 Mar 2025Alterations
- Granted40 m away
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6, Estate Avenue, Dublin 4
4314/18Dublin CityLodged 2 Nov 2018Extension
- Granted70 m away
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2 Herbert Avenue, Merrion Road, Dublin 4
2432/21Dublin CityLodged 22 Mar 2021Change of use
- Invalid70 m away
Permission for change of use from semi-detached two storey Dental Surgery to a 4 bedroom dwelling with living…
2, Herbert Avenue, Merrion Road, Dublin 4
2296/21Dublin CityLodged 26 Feb 2021Change of use
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