Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Co. Dublin: the land, its zoning and planning, and every recorded sale since 2010
- Land parcels
- 1
- registered freehold
- Median price
- €1,100,000
- 5 market sales since 2021
- Zoning
- G5
- Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green Network, 1 of 1 parcels
- Planning
- 7
- applications within 15 m of the street since 2010
Estimate About €1,046,000 for a second-hand apartment here at 2026 prices; one sale in two between €926,000 and €1,195,000. Refine the estimate
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, within 15 m of the street
1 parcel, from 903 m² to 903 m².
Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Zoning
Development plan, within 15 m of the street
- G5Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green Network (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
1 parcel of this street - M3Z4: Key Urban Villages/Urban Villages (District, neighbourhood centre)
Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
No parcel of this street has its centre in it - G3Z11: Waterways Protection (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
No parcel of this street has its centre in it
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.
Planning applications
Sites within 15 m of the street, newest first
9 Jul 2025Refuse permission
(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).
Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2619/25
3 Jul 2025Application declared invalid
(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).
Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2565/25
10 Oct 2024Grant permission
The development will consist of: Alterations to previously approved café/wine bar development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3514/24 to now provide for a licensed café/wine bar within the main building at No. 166A Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 NN88. Permission is sought for: (i) Relocation of permitted bar/coffee counter to within the main bank building and associated internal modifications to lower ground floor level to accommodate the proposed change of use including 1 no. new kitchen, 1 no. entrance lobby, 2 no. toilets and 1 no. management office and internal modifications at upper ground floor level to accommodate 1 no. staff room and staff toilet/shower. (ii) Permission is sought for external alterations to existing building including conversion of existing windows to doors on north west elevation to allow access to the exterior courtyard and adaption of windows to south west elevation to allow for internal opening with the addition of exterior canopies. Permission is also sought for a kitchen extract at roof level. Signage is proposed to the south west elevation, north west elevation and north east elevation with 1 no. free standing sign proposed within outdoor seating area fronting Pembroke Road. The exterior façade will be refurbished and made good as needed. (iii) Permission is also sought for new canopy over permitted external seating area under Ref. 3514/24 with new service yard to rear also proposed comprising bin storage and 5 no. bicycle parking spaces. It is proposed to remove the existing oil tanks and ac units to accommodate the proposed development. (iv) Permission is also sought for all associated works, including boundary treatments, revision of internal layout, landscaping, SuDS and drainage necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2280/24
10 Apr 2024Grant permission
PERMISSION The development will consist of change of use from bank to café/wine bar.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 3514/24
13 Jun 2023Grant permission
To carry out external works for the removal of ATM in brickwork with replacement brick to match existing. Carry out the removal of the Ulster Bank Shop Front signs, bus stop sign and the removal of all blue Ulster Bank general signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and general Ulster Bank signage and on all floors.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 3940/23
19 May 2023Application declared inva
PERMISSION: To carry out external works for the removal of ATM in brickwork with replacement brick to match existing. Carry out the removal of the Ulster Bank Shop Front signs, bus stop sign and the removal of all blue Ulster Bank general signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and general Ulster Bank signage and on all floors.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 3796/23
13 Apr 2023Application declared inva
Permission to carry out external works for the removal of ATM in brickwork with replacement brick to match existing. Carry out the removal of the Ulster Bank shop front signs, bus stop sign and the removal of all blue Ulster Bank general signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and general Ulster Bank signage and on all floors.
Permission · Dublin City Council, 3548/23
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Median price by year
Years with three market sales or more
| Year | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €1,100,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | €642,500 | 4 |
Every recorded sale
17 sales, newest first
| Date | Address, as recorded | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | APT 5 SHREWSBURY SQUARE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04WF99 | €795,000 |
| 27 May 2025 | APT 1 50 HADDINGTON ROAD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04Y9X8 | €1,150,000 |
| 14 May 2025 | APT 1 13 NORTHUMBERLAND RD, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04Y7X3 | €1,100,000 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | APT 11 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 K36DT89 | €1,850,000 |
| 5 Jan 2022 | APT 47 MERRION COURT, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 D04H294 | €670,000 |
| 30 Aug 2018 | APT 13 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €1,025,000 |
| 25 Apr 2017 | APT 2 49 51 PERCY PLACE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 (not full market price) | €305,000 |
| 7 Oct 2016 | Apartment 4 Embassy Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (new, excl. VAT) | €815,000 |
| 24 Sept 2015 | APARTMENT 163 THE SWEEPSTAKES, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €440,000 |
| 24 Jun 2015 | APT 11 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €1,400,000 |
| 3 Jun 2015 | APT 13 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €825,000 |
| 16 Apr 2015 | APT 47 MERRION COURT, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €460,000 |
| 16 Sept 2014 | APT 5 SHREWSBURY SQUARE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | €610,000 |
| 28 Aug 2014 | APT 2 49 51 PERCY PLACE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 (not full market price) | €76,666 |
| 19 Dec 2012 | Apartment 76 Burleigh Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | €200,000 |
| 1 Oct 2010 | Apt 14 Sydenham Court, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | €375,000 |
| 18 May 2010 | Apt 126 The Sweepstakes, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | €545,000 |
Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.