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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use from former Post Office, a two storey protected…

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

Appeal decision: GRANT PERMISSION (2026-09-14)

Applicant: Telfer Ltd
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

28 Jul 2025Application received
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2 · field: receivedDate
23 Mar 2026Application registered
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2 · field: registrationDate
15 Apr 2026Council decisionGRANT PERMISSION
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2 · field: decisionDate
12 May 2026Appeal submitted
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2 · field: appealLodgedDate
14 Sep 2026Appeal decisionGRANT PERMISSION
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2 · field: appealDecisionDate
14 Sep 2026Grant recorded
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2 · field: finalGrantDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Ballsbridge Post Office, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 E038. Proposal excerpt: “PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use from former Post Office, a two storey protected structure (625sqm), to licensed bar restaurant with retail & gallery (606sqm). The proposal will involve removal of a lean-to roof and de…” Demolition is included in the proposal description. The appeal outcome is recorded separately from the council decision; the council decision alone gives an incomplete history.

Location & nearby applications

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

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Documents & sources

Dublin City Council · Reference WEB2766/25

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Individual document links are not available in this retained record. Use the council file for the available drawings, reports and decisions.

Source records and verification details

Change record: Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2

Proposal: Council portal · source SHA-256: faa0a5495e4a393240a3ea557b64baa8037cc39daa2ae111379a2591e782a1f2

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:12:06.950352+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use from former Post Office, a two storey protected structure (625sqm), to licensed bar restaurant with retail & gallery (606sqm). The proposal will involve removal of a lean-to roof and demolition of external storage (19sqm); 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.

Application details

Reference: WEB2766/25
Applicant: Telfer Ltd
Site address: Ballsbridge Post Office, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 E038
Application type: Permission
Latest reported outcome: Appeal decision: GRANT PERMISSION (2026-09-14)
Date received: July 28, 2025
Decision due: April 17, 2026
Council decision date: April 15, 2026
Authority: Dublin City Council

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