GrantedExtensionDecided 31 May 2017

Abbeypoint House, 1 westmere, Western Road

Demolition of a rear bay window and construction of a new flat-roofed extension in Cork.

1737364 · Cork City Council · Lodged 6 April 2017

Reference: 1737364
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 April 2017

Summary

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The application seeks to demolish an existing rear bay window at Abbeypoint House. It will be replaced with a new flat-roofed extension to the rear of the property, which was recently permitted as supportive transitional accommodation. The works also include modifications to the side and rear elevations of the existing single-storey rear extension.

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Official record

Development description

Permission to demolish existing rear bay window and to place same with a new flat roofed extension to the rear of existing property recently permitted as a supportive transitional accommodation under planning reference no. 15/36524, works will also include modifications to the side and rear elevations of the existing single storey extension to the rear and all associated services in accordance with plans and documents submitted

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

City CentreUC

“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area and to promote its role as a dynamic mixed used centre for community, economic, civic, cultural and residential growth.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

Objective set by the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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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
Apartment 1, 30 South Main St., Cork	Sept 2025	€700,000	140 m
Apartment 3, 14 South Main Street, Cork	May 2025	€153,333	172 m
Apartment 2, 14 South Main Street, Cork	May 2025	€153,333	172 m
1 Drinan Street, Cork	Apr 2026	€380,000	173 m
Apt 2, 10 Grand Parade, Cork	Feb 2026	€238,000	175 m
Apt 1, 10 Grand Parade, Cork	Feb 2026	€238,000	175 m
Apt 2, 10 Grand Parade, Cork	Feb 2026	€13,585	175 m
Apt 1, Classic House, Washington Street	Apr 2026	€292,500	178 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 received6 April 2017
Decision due31 May 2017
Decision issued31 May 2017
Grant issued3 July 2017

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