GrantedChange of useDecided 25 May 2026

38 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 E3E6

Conversion of a protected structure from commercial and residential use into a single family home.

WEB1757/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 April 2026

Reference: WEB1757/26
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 1 April 2026

Summary

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The application proposes a change of use for a protected structure from mixed commercial and residential use to a single residential dwelling. Works include the removal of modern external metal staircases, internal partitions, and extensive restoration and refurbishment.

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Residential unit: 1

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: sambourn ltd. Intend to apply for planning permission for development on a site of c. 0.0226ha at no. 38 pembroke road, ballsbridge, dublin 4 (a protected structure). The proposed development will consist of: a) the change of use of the property from commercial (office) and residential use to single residential use. B) the alteration, restoration and refurbishment of the property to comprise a single residential dwelling unit. C) the proposed works to the property comprise:- the removal of non-original modern external metal staircases and concrete yard to the rear of the property; the removal of non-original internal partitions; the provision of a replacement insulated floor slab at lower ground floor level; creation of new opening at rear lower ground floor level to provide garden access (replacing an non-original window ope); carrying out of essential repair works to existing historic fabric including the external stone steps, and timber staircase. Provision of minor non-invasive internal partition walls; provision of new electrical wiring and heating system within the property; d) the carrying out of all other internal and external refurbishment and restoration works necessary to facilitate the proposed development of the property; all ancillary site development & infrastructural works, boundary treatment and hard and soft landscaping works. Parking will be provided to the rear of the property (in existing parking spaces within the curtilage of the property) with access off baggot lane.

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
Apt 2 Herbert Mews, 22 Baggot Lane, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€535,000	60 m
Apt 3, 56 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€1,800,000	61 m
54a Baggot Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€530,000	70 m
12 Baggot Lane, Dublin 4, Dublin	May 2025	€970,000	83 m
12 Eastmoreland Place, Dublin 4	Dec 2025	€650,000	110 m
Apt 7 - 70-72 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€620,000	113 m
9 70 To 72 Pembroke Road, Dublin 2, Dublin	Jun 2025	€560,000	113 m
41 Pembroke Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€1,776,000	124 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 received1 April 2026
Decision due26 May 2026
Decision issued25 May 2026
Permission expiry15 August 2031

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