GrantedRetentionDecided 4 May 2017

3, Firgrove Avenue, Bishopstown

Retention of changes made to a previously approved two-storey side and rear extension in Bishopstown.

1737312 · Cork City Council · Lodged 10 March 2017

Reference: 1737312
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 10 March 2017

Summary

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This application seeks retention permission for modifications made to a two-storey side and rear extension. The changes include internal layout alterations, increased floor areas on both levels, and four new windows on the southern elevation.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Permission for retention of changes to two storey extension constructed to side and rear of existing dwelling house, said extension granted permission under planning ref. 02/25813. The changes to the extension include internal alterations to layout, an increase in ground and first floor areas, two no. Ground floor windows to southern elevation, two no. First floor windows to southern elevation along with elevational changes.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“To protect and provide for residential uses and amenities, local services and community, institutional, educational and civic uses.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
23 The Cornfields, Bishopstown, Cork	Dec 2025	€345,000	70 m
29 Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork	Feb 2025	€475,000	132 m
45 Central Ave, Bishopstown, Corknot full market price	Jun 2025	€112,000	142 m
Glenholme, Bishopstown Rd, Cork	Jan 2026	€252,000	146 m
33 Central Ave, Firgrove, Bishopstown	Jan 2026	€555,000	158 m
15 Merlyn Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork	Jul 2025	€670,000	179 m
25 Central Ave, Firgrove, Bishopstown	Jun 2026	€455,000	183 m
16 Firgrove Dr, Bishopstown, Cork	Jan 2025	€630,000	189 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received10 March 2017
Decision due4 May 2017
Decision issued4 May 2017
Grant issued7 June 2017

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