Al Boschetto, 1A Beatty’s Avenue and 2 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04F2R2
Retention of a covered outdoor dining area at Al Boschetto restaurant in Ballsbridge.
WEB2720/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 July 2026
- Reference
- WEB2720/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 2 July 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a single-storey covered outdoor dining area structure measuring 23.1 square metres. The structure faces onto Beatty's Avenue at the Al Boschetto restaurant.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 23 m²
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
- Retention permission al boschetto, 1a beatty’s avenue and 2 merrion road, ballsbridge, dublin 4, d04f2r2 the development consists of application for planning permission for the retention of the single storey covered outdoor dining area structure (23.1sqm) facing onto beatty’s avenue at al boschetto, 1a beatty’s avenue and 2 merrion road, ballsbridge, dublin 4, d04f2r2 the planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of dublin city council, planning department, block 4, ground floor, civic offices, wood quay, dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00a. M
- 4.30p. M. ). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton 3c Granite Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €779,976 | 32 m |
| 30 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Oct 2025 | €738,000 | 70 m |
| 27 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Oct 2025 | €730,000 | 81 m |
| 33 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4not full market price | Nov 2025 | €475,000 | 101 m |
| 35 Dodder View, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Jul 2025 | €930,000 | 113 m |
| 38 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €480,000 | 124 m |
| 1 Dodder View, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | May 2026 | €506,000 | 140 m |
| 2 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €530,000 | 140 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 received2 July 2026
- Decision due3 September 2026
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