Development on a site of c. 0.0226ha at No. 38 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge…

Proposed development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Sambourn Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development on a site of c. 0.0226ha at No. 38 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (A Protected Structure). The proposed development will consist of: A) The change of use of the property from commercial (office) and residential use to single residential use. B) The alteration, restoration and refurbishment of the property to comprise a single residential dwelling unit. C) The proposed works to the property comprise:- The removal of non-original modern external metal staircases and concrete yard to the rear of the property; The removal of non-original internal partitions; The provision of a replacement insulated floor slab at lower ground floor level; Creation of new opening at rear lower ground floor level to provide garden access (replacing an non-original window ope); Carrying out of essential repair works to existing historic fabric including the external stone steps, and timber staircase. Provision of minor non-invasive internal partition walls; Provision of new electrical wiring and heating system within the property; D) The carrying out of all other internal and external refurbishment and restoration works necessary to facilitate the proposed development of the property; all ancillary site development & infrastructural works, boundary treatment and hard and soft landscaping works. Parking will be provided to the rear of the property (in existing parking spaces within the curtilage of the property) with access off Baggot Lane.

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The council recorded a decision on 30 Mar 2026. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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