Planning application · Co. Dublin
166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88
Refused 2 Sep 2025
Key facts
- Planning application WEB2619/25 at 166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88: (i) at basement floor level.
- It was received by Dublin City Council on 9 Jul 2025.
- Status: Refused 2 Sep 2025.
- The application was refused on 2 Sep 2025. Work is not expected unless the decision is overturned on appeal or a new application is granted.
Source: the Dublin City Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. Search the council's register
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What and where
(i) at basement floor level
(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
- Dublin 4, Co. Dublin Map
- Council
- Dublin City Council
- Planning reference
- WEB2619/25
Numbers and dates
- Received
- 9 Jul 2025
- Refused
- 2 Sep 2025
Timeline
- Application received
- Refused
- Appeal lodged
- Appeal decidedRefuse Permission
Outlook
What happens next
Work packages named so far
Documents and evidence
Check the record
- Council planning registerSearch planning.agileapplications.ie for reference WEB2619/25.Search the register
- AppealRefuse Permission · 323763 / 29 Jan 2026View the appeal record
How we know this
From the Dublin City Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. We link to the council's own file so you can check the official record before you act.
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