(I) at basement floor level - removal of external and internal walls…

Application details

Planning reference

WEB2619/25

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

(I) at basement floor level - removal of external and internal walls and construction of new floor level within a revised and reconfigured building footprint; (ii) at ground floor level - removal of northern and western external walls, partial removal of eastern external wall to River Dodder, removal of all internal wall partitions, extension of the internal floor area and provision of a new outdoor terrace along the River Dodder; (iii) removal of existing chimney, elevational alarm panels/glazing/lighting/signage and boundary gate/railings to Shelbourne Road; (iv) construction of a five storey extension of contemporary design and finish atop the existing single-storey building to include amenity roof terrace with swimming pool; and, (v) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of structural works, new stair/lift cores, ESB substation, elevational planting and drainage works. The resulting six storey over basement level building will accommodate a bar/café at ground floor level, a restaurant at first floor level and a 24 no. bedroom boutique hotel from second to fifth floor level with ancillary plant, staff area, bin store and bicycle parking area at basement level. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Location / address

166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

9 Jul 2025

Council decision

REFUSE PERMISSION

Council decision date

2 Sept 2025

Appeal lodged

29 Sept 2025

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

29 Jan 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   9 Jul 2025

2. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

   2 Sept 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   29 Sept 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Refuse Permission

   29 Jan 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case