Protected structure · Co. Dublin

Ballsbridge Post Office, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 E038

Granted 15 Apr 2026

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Key facts

  • Planning application WEB2766/25 at Ballsbridge Post Office, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 E038: Change of use from former Post Office.
  • It was received by Dublin City Council on 29 Jul 2025.
  • Status: Granted 15 Apr 2026.
  • Permission was granted on 15 Apr 2026 and no site start has been filed yet. The next step is a commencement notice, filed before building work begins; the start date and who will build it are not known yet.

Source: the Dublin City Council planning register, checked 2 Jun 2026. Search the council's register

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What and where

Change of use from former Post Office

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use from former Post Office, a two storey protected structure (625 m²), to licensed bar restaurant with retail & gallery (606 m²). The proposal will involve removal of a lean-to roof and demolition of external storage (19 m²); lowering of cills at both levels and breaking out of one opening to provide new door at first floor level; and building up of walls on southern boundary up to first floor level, all along the side passage/south elevation; provision of new external stairs and terrace to the south side and rear. Repair works to roof, rainwater goods, windows & doors, repointing of brickwork, minor interior alterations, fit out and provision of signage, and all associated services and site works.

Location
Dublin 4, Co. Dublin Map
Planning reference
WEB2766/25

Numbers and dates

Floor area
1,250 m²
Project type
Protected structure
Received
29 Jul 2025
Granted
15 Apr 2026
Protected structure
Yes

Timeline

  1. Application received
  2. Granted
  3. Appeal lodged
  4. Appeal decidedGrant permission with conditions

Outlook

What happens next

Permission was granted on 15 Apr 2026 and no site start has been filed yet. The next step is a commencement notice, filed before building work begins; the start date and who will build it are not known yet.

Work packages named so far

  • Conservation work to a protected structureNamed in the application description
  • Services and drainageNamed in the application description

An outlook from the planning record, not a tender or a confirmed start date.

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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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