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Dublin City Weekly Planning03 Jul 2026

WEB1798/26

Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Lead potentialMedium

Well-defined extension of an apartment block by two storeys with 4 new units, though scope is moderate relative to larger developments.

Planning stageFurther Information
Project typeExtension
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades9

Source description

What is being proposed

October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units.…

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October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

9 evidence-led matches
01

Concrete Masonry

Medium

Two-storey extension over existing building implies concrete and masonry construction.

02

Electrical

Medium

4 new apartment units imply electrical installation.

03

Main Contracting

Medium

Extension of apartment block by two storeys with 4 new units implies multi-package works.

04

Plumbing Heating

Medium

4 new apartment units imply plumbing and heating works.

05

Roofing

Medium

New storeys at roof level imply roofing works.

06

Scaffolding

Medium

Extending an occupied apartment block by two storeys implies substantial access scaffolding.

07

Structural Engineering

Medium

Adding two storeys over an existing building implies structural assessment and design.

08

Structural Steel

Medium

Adding two storeys over an existing apartment block implies structural frame works.

09

Windows Doors

Medium

New apartment units with balconies imply windows and glazing.