GrantedInfrastructureDecided 6 February 2026

Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Relocation of a pedestrian route and installation of a new transformer at the RDS in Ballsbridge.

WEB5880/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 December 2025

Reference: WEB5880/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 1 December 2025

Summary

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The application proposes amendments to a permitted development at the RDS, a protected structure. It includes relocating a pedestrian route and access gate on Anglesea Road to accommodate a new 6.25 sq.m transformer with screening enclosure and fencing.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: royal dublin society intends to apply for permission for development at this site at: royal dublin society (rds) grounds, ballsbridge, dublin
Protected structure: the development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under reg. Ref. 3937/23 as amended by reg. Refs. 2142/24, and web1374/25. The proposed amendments will include : relocation of permitted pedestrian route c. 2m south of existing location within site to accommodate sufficient space for installation of new transformer and associated screening enclosure. Relocation of permitted pedestrian access gate from existing location on anglesea road (r815) c. 2m south along site boundary wall on anglesea road to align with proposed amendments to pedestrian route. Revised landscape proposals. The proposed development will include: installation of a new 6.25 sq. M transformer (2.5m length and width, 2.2m height atop 200mm concrete plinth for total height 2.4m) south of the esb substation (as permitted under reg. Ref. 3937/23 as amended by reg. Refs. 2142/24 and web1374/25). Installation of 2 no. Rigid metal mesh gates and fencing (c. 2.8m height) screening enclosure for transformer along south and east boundary of transformer and substation. Installation of full screen (c. 2.65m height) planters along west site boundary adjacent screening enclosure for transformer, and mid screen (c. 2m height) planters along south and east boundary of transformer screening enclosure and substation. All site works. There are no proposed works to the esb substation

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z15: Community and Social InfrastructureCI

“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
38 39 The Oaks, Herbert Park Lane, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€1,300,000	96 m
30 The Cedars, Park Lane, Herbert Park Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€815,000	98 m
11 Cedars, Herbert Park, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Dec 2025	€802,999	98 m
22 The Cedars, Herbert Park Lane, Ballsbridge	Dec 2025	€647,500	98 m
51 The Cedars, Herbert Park Lane, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Mar 2025	€475,000	107 m
Apt 70 The Cedars, Herbert Park Lane, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Dec 2025	€640,000	107 m
Benton 3c Granite Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€779,976	191 m
30 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€738,000	247 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received1 December 2025
Decision due6 February 2026
Decision issued6 February 2026
Permission expiry26 April 2031

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