RefusedDecided 02 September 2025Dublin City Council

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

Planning application WEB2619/25
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DecisionRefuse permission
Decided02 September 2025
Application typePermission
Source documentsPending

Site

Setting
Unknown
Site area
242 ha
Floor area
Not recorded
Units
Not recorded

What is on file

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Proposed development

Application description published by Dublin City Council.
(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).

Application and appeal history

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ACP-323763-25Submitted 30 September 2025 / decided 29 January 2026
Status not recordedREFUSE PERMISSION
  1. Appeal submittedAppeal reference ACP-323763-25
    30 September 2025
  2. Appeal decisionREFUSE PERMISSION
    29 January 2026
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Decision details

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Application ref
WEB2619/25
Received
09 July 2025
Decided
02 September 2025
FI requested
No
Authority
Dublin City Council
Application type
Permission
Outcome
Refuse permission
Source status
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Planning analysis

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Refusal reasons

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Conditions

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Source documents

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