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Dublin City refusal reasons

Public planning records indexed for Dublin City, with refusal trends and recent source-linked examples.Dublin City county hub

16,338

indexed decisions

1,889

refused

12%

refusal rate

14,449

grants

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Yearly trend

  • 202697 refused of 983 decisions10%
  • 2025202 refused of 1,962 decisions10%
  • 2024243 refused of 2,227 decisions11%
  • 2023284 refused of 2,087 decisions14%
  • 2022300 refused of 2,272 decisions13%
  • 2021241 refused of 2,518 decisions10%
  • 2020273 refused of 2,225 decisions12%
  • 2019249 refused of 2,064 decisions12%

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  1. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2286/26Refused

    Tucker Reilly's 72/73 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 (backing onto Pleasants Place, Dublin 8) D02 E092

    The development will consist of; a) Demolition of the existing perspex and metal mesh roof structure over the ground floor covered lounge area to the rear of the café bar, b) construction of a replacement rear wall, and new flat roof with 2 no. rooflights over the ground floor covered lounge area to the rear of the café bar, and c) provision of three new flags and flagpoles to the front elevation at the fascia level of the existing shopfront.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision10 July 2026View record
  2. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2237/26Refused

    River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay/D'Olier Street, Dublin 2

    PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: Protected Structure Retention permission for an existing outdoor dining structure at ground floor level and associated works including removal of advertising signage and commercial branding, refinishing of existing structure in a coordinated finish, replacement of canopy fabric with venue identification signage, and retention of projecting non-commercial national flags on both the Burgh Quay and D'Olier Street frontages pursuant to Condition 7 of Planning Permission Ref: 0090/00. Protected Structure (RPS Ref: 1014).Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision10 July 2026View record
  3. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2134/26Refused

    14 Churchill Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

    The development will consist of the construction of a new first floor extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, featuring a flat roof with integrated rooflights. The proposal also includes associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of the existing dwelling, along with elevational changes and the selective demolition of existing elements to facilitate the works, including the removal of sections of roof and existing side and rear structures. In addition, the development will provide for the widening of the existing vehicular entrance. All works will be carried out in conjunction with associated site development works, including landscaping, drainage, services, and all other ancillary and consequential works necessary to facilitate the development.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision01 July 2026View record
  4. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2098/26Refused

    12 Windmill Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12FC04

    Retention of as built single storey kitchen(12m2) & conversion of garage shed to habitable space (32m2) extension to the rear of existing two storey end of terrace dwellingGrounds not yet categorised
    Decision30 June 2026View record
  5. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2117/26Refused

    Site to rear of 1 Clareville Road, Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin, D6W YN83

    The proposed development will consist of (i) the construction of a two-storey, two-bedroom 115m2 detached dwelling accessed via Laundry Lane, and (ii) all associated works above and below ground.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision29 June 2026View record
  6. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2103/26Refused

    Vacant Former Methodist Church site, Jones’s Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3

    RETENTION & PERMISSION: Located to the west of Jones’s Road and bounded by residential properties along Robert Street to the south and properties backing onto Clonliffe Road to the north, with vehicular access from Jones’s Road. The development seeking retention permission consists of the provision of a car parking facility. The development seeking permission will consist of: • the extension of the existing car parking facility, • the erection of a 2.4 metre high boundary fence along the perimeter of the site, • the installation of an entry/exit access barrier and ticket kiosk, • the provision of a pedestrian access gate, • and all associated site development works, including lighting and drainage.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision26 June 2026View record
  7. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2094/26Refused

    102, Cedarwood Road, Dublin 11

    The development will consist of the demolition of existing out buildings to the side of existing dwelling. The subdivision of the existing site for the provision of one detached two storey, three-bedroom dwelling with attic conversion and dormer roof window to the rear. New site boundary treatments, vehicular parking and all associated site works to the side of the existing dwelling.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision26 June 2026View record
  8. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2067/26Refused

    2, Herberton Road, Dublin 12

    The replacement of the existing advertising display (6m wide x 3m high) with a digital advertising display (6m wide x 3m high with a depth of 0.25m) including all associated site works and services.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision25 June 2026View record
  9. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2071/26Refused

    199A, Strand Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04T1H5

    RETENTION of the clear glazing installed in two windows at first floor on the southern elevation of the house.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision25 June 2026View record
  10. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2052/26Refused

    2, Grand Parade, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

    PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the installation of telecommunications equipment including 6 No. rooftop ballast mounted antennae, 2 No. ballast mounted dishes, remote radio units (RRU's), GPS, site lamp, cable management, cable tray, vertical ladders with double ring and safety rail, handrail, cabinets and all associated site development works on the building rooftop of protected structure (RPS 3280) to provide for high-speed wireless data and broadband services.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision25 June 2026View record
  11. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2043/26Refused

    D05 TN50

    Creation of a new front vehicular access, including partial removal of the front boundary wall and installation of EV charging point.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision24 June 2026View record
  12. © OpenStreetMap
    WEB2039/26Refused

    1, Brookwood Park, Dublin 5, D05 H220

    The development will consist of the provision of a pedestrian gate in the boundary wall/fence to the south side/rear of the property.Grounds not yet categorised
    Decision23 June 2026View record