20 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Planning application 3027/20
DecisionGrant permission
Decided03 November 2020
Application typePermission
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 4837/22PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development will consist/consists of: Amendments to development granted under Reg. Ref. 4658/18, as amended by Reg. Ref. 4603/19 and Reg. Ref. 3027/20 as follows: Retention permission for alterations to the south-east corner of the building comprising a small setback recess at the corner at all floors and relocation of permitted green wall, and retention of the reconfiguration of piling on the eastern boundary and south-west corner of the basement levels. Planning permission to remove a permitted sedum roof at roof level and replacement with additional PV panels, an additional plant area, amendments to the permitted plant area and an increase in height of the lift overrun. Planning permission for an increase in height of the substation at the northeast corner of the site by 0.9m and other minor amendments. Planning permission for the provision of a triangular powder-coated finish totem sign to the south-west corner of the site and signage on the western and southern elevations. General alterations at basement and lower ground floor to include minor alterations to the room layout, the inclusion of an e-scooter charging station, reconfiguration of motorcycle parking, and changing one wheelchair accessible parking space to a non-wheelchair accessible space and all associated works. The adjoining building at 32 Merrion Road is a Protected Structure. / 0.0 km away / 07 November 2022Granted
- 3879/20The development will consist of the amendment of previous permission Reg. Ref: 4658/18, as amended by Reg. Ref: 4603/19 and Reg. Ref: 3027/20 as follows: The addition of an additional floor over approved four storey front block facing Merrion Road which will increase building height at this point from four storeys to five storeys and 17.3m to 21.125m. The addition of an additional floor over the approved six storey rear block and building core which will increase overall building height from six to seven storeys and from 25.1m to 28.925m. Minor changes to the internal layout resulting from the additional floors, and all other ancillary works. The proposed modifications will result in an overall GIA increase from 10,531m2 to 11,781m2 for the proposed development. The proposals are adjacent to a Protected Structure. / 0.0 km away / 09 February 2021Granted
- 4603/19The development consists of the amendment of previous permission (Reg. Ref. 4658/18) as follows: 1. Re-configuration and relocation of core within the permitted envelope to increase usable space at all levels. 2. Enlargement of the basement at Levels -1 and -2 resulting in: Removal of restaurant space and car parking from Basement Level -1. Increase in office space to 1,118m2, the provision of a gym (181m2), locker, changing and shower facilities and cycle parking at Basement Level -1; Enlargement and re-configuration of Basement Level -2 to provide 40 car parking spaces. 3. Overall alterations to the car and cycle parking provision to provide 43 car parking spaces (40 at Basement Level -2 and 3 spaces at ground level), an increase of 5 spaces; and 134 cycle parking spaces (100 at Basement Level -1 and 34 visitor spaces in the curtilage), an increase of 18 spaces;. 4. Introduction of lightwells to provide light to enlarged basement; 5. Provision of cafe/restaurant and office breakout space at ground floor in place of approved restaurant at ground floor and Basement Level -1 and reception area at ground floor; 6. Provision of free standing glass pods on 4th floor terrace to provide informal meeting areas; 7. Alterations to internal plant space and provision of external plant space; 8. The facade is proposed to be polished concrete; 9. Switch room to approved substation; 10. And all other associated works. Minor alterations are proposed to the elevations; the building height and dimensions remain as permitted. The proposals are adjacent to a Protected Structure. / 0.0 km away / 05 February 2020Granted
- 2062/20Planning permission to provide a sun awning with an area of 66.5 square metres with an aluminium frame and motorised retractable PVC covers with glazed and cladded gable ends and doors to part of the existing beer garden at the west side. / 0.0 km away / 10 March 2020Granted
- 2685/21Permission for development of a site c.515m2 at 18 Merrion Road, Nos 1 and 2 Ballsbridge Avenue (including associated rear yards of No. 18 Merrion Road and No’s 1 & 2 Ballsbridge Avenue), Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development will consist of the demolition of 1st & 2nd floor rear extension to No. 18 Merrion Road (the existing ground floor restaurant at 18 Merrion Road is excluded from this application), single storey elements to rear of No. 1 and 2 Ballsbridge Avenue and ancillary single storey sheds and outbuildings in the associated rear yards (Demolitions total c.264m2) to provide for the construction of 9 no. residential units in a part 1, part 2 and part 3 storey building accessed off Ballsbridge Avenue, incorporating the existing buildings at No.1 and No. 2 Ballsbrige Avenue and linking to No. 18 Merrion Road at 1st and 2nd Floor level. There are 6 no. residential units (2no. studios, 2 no. one bed, 2 no. two bed and all with balconies/terraces) in the new building and 3 residential units (2 no. one beds at 1st and 2nd floor of No. 18 Merrion Road and 1 no. 1 bed in No.2 Ballsbridge Avenue) in existing buildings. No. 1 Ballsbridge Avenue is to remain as is existing in office use at ground floor level, with refurbished interior. The development includes the provision of 16 bicycle parking spaces within the scheme, new bin storage area at ground floor level on Ballsbridge Avenue, and all landscaping, plant, boundary treatment, site development works and site services above and below ground. / 0.1 km away / 28 October 2021Granted
- 3594/22The development will consist of: -The demolition of existing 5-storey, 4,105 sq.m structure on site (formerly known as Zurich House) and the construction of an 8-storey over basement office building of c. 19,154 sq.m. The building will contain a double height entrance reception area at ground floor and set back upper floors and terraces. -The basement access/ egress is via ramp from Ballsbridge Park. The basement will contain 44 no. car parking spaces, 3 no. of these are accessible, 276 no. bicycle parking spaces, 6 no. cargo/ non-standard bike spaces and 22 no. scooter spaces. Changing rooms/ showers, gym, bin stores, plant and attenuation tank are also contained within the basement. -Green roof, solar panels, ESB substation, landscaping works and a new service access road onto Ballsbridge Park at the north of the site are proposed to be incorporated into the scheme. / 0.1 km away / 24 June 2022Granted
- 3259/20Permission to extend the existing property on the site. The proposed development will consist of a second floor extension over the existing roof terrace to provide new staff accommodation as well as minor amendments to the ground floor entrance along Merrion Road, all along with associated landscaping, ancillary and site works. / 0.1 km away / 20 January 2021Granted
- 3755/21Planning permission for the development at this site will consist/consists of: permission for the construction of a single storey side extension to existing two storey over basement house, amendments to front facade and minor internal works to existing ground floor and first floor internal arrangement and all associated site works. / 0.1 km away / 16 December 2021Granted