208, Ballinteer Avenue, Ballinteer, Dublin 16.
Conversion of a house into a ground-floor photography studio and a first-floor two-bedroom apartment.
D05A/0904 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 14 July 2005
- Reference
- D05A/0904
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 14 July 2005
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal includes the demolition of a side garage, changing the use of the ground floor to a commercial photography studio, and converting the first floor into a self-contained two-bedroom apartment with a new disabled access ramp.
- Residential unit
- 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
Demolition of existing garage structure to side of dwelling and a change of use of ground floor area from residential to commercial photography studio and conversion of first floor accommodation to self contained 2 bed apartment, new disabled access ramp and minor elevational alterations.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”
Objective set by the COUNTY 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Ballinteer Ave, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 | Jun 2026 | €730,000 | 22 m |
| 4 The Glade, Woodpark, Ballinteer Dublin 16 | Jun 2026 | €715,000 | 40 m |
| 34a Ballinteer, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 | Jan 2025 | €700,000 | 72 m |
| 34 Ballinteer Park, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 | Feb 2025 | €635,000 | 73 m |
| 9 Ballinteer Court, Dublin 16, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €840,000 | 124 m |
| 56 Ballinteer Dr, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 | Apr 2025 | €690,000 | 146 m |
| 39 Ballinteer Dr, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 | Apr 2025 | €600,000 | 185 m |
| 94 Ballinteer Dr, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 | Jun 2026 | €710,000 | 245 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received14 July 2005
- Decision issued7 September 2005
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- RefusedAt this site
The development will consist of demolition of existing garage to side of house and a change of use of 4…
208, Ballinteer Avenue, Ballinteer, Dublin 16
D05A/1562Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Dec 2005Change of use
- RefusedAt this site
Permission is sought for a change of use of existing ground floor sitting room, study and lounge to…
208, Ballinteer Avenue, Ballinteer, Dublin 16
D07A/0647Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 11 May 2007Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for — Demolition of the existing garage structure
208 Ballinteer Avenue, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 D16 X2N7
D20B/0011Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 13 Jul 2020Extension
- Refused30 m away
Permission is sought for retention of boundary wall and vehicular entrance as constructed along Ballinteer…
5A, The Glade, Woodpark, Ballinteer, Dublin 16
D09A/0642Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Aug 2009Retention
- Granted30 m away
Planning permission is sought for realignment of a section of existing boundary wall along Ballinteer Court…
5A, The Glade, Woodpark, Ballinteer Avenue, Dublin 16
D11A/0142Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 Mar 2011Alterations
- Granted30 m away
Permission sought for new two storey detached 3 bedroom house and associated site works, boundary walls etc.…
Site to side adjoining No 5, The Glade, Ballinteer Avenue, Dublin 16
D07A/0037Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 31 Jul 2007New dwelling
- Granted50 m away
Change of use (former Xtravision Unit) to a credit union branch office with new shop signage at front
Unit 4, Ballinteer Shopping Centre, Ballinteer Avenue, Dublin 16.
D03A/1168Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 5 Dec 2003Change of use
- Refused50 m away
Permission for the construction of detached two storey house along with ancillary site works including new…
1, The Rise, Wood Park, Ballinteer, Dublin 16
D06A/1756Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 1 Dec 2006New dwelling
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D06A/0707Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Apr 2006
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