Gearneys Boreen, Commons Road, Blackpool
Demolition of a bungalow to construct three new two-storey houses in Blackpool.
1737388 · Cork City Council · Lodged 20 April 2017
- Reference
- 1737388
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 April 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of an existing bungalow on Commons Road. It will be replaced by three new two-storey houses along with ancillary site works.
- Residential units
- 3
- Storeys
- 2
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for the demolition of the bungalow and the construction of 3 no. Two storey houses and ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for residential uses and amenities, local services and community, institutional, educational and civic uses.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ashwood Close, Onslow Gardens, Cork | Feb 2026 | €332,000 | 149 m |
| 30 St Johns Well, Commons Road, Fairhill | Jan 2026 | €300,000 | 149 m |
| 8 Parkmeade Close, Parklands, Commons Rd | Jul 2025 | €365,000 | 210 m |
| 3 Park Dale, Parklands, Commons Rd | Mar 2025 | €297,500 | 271 m |
| 6 Beechwood Grove, Onslow Gardens, Cork | Dec 2025 | €325,000 | 318 m |
| 9 Elmwood Grove, Onslow Gardens, Commons Rd | Jul 2025 | €360,000 | 327 m |
| 112 Carragh Apts, Brideholm, Commons Rd | Apr 2025 | €280,500 | 398 m |
| 201 Brideholm, Commons Rd, Cork | Jul 2025 | €280,000 | 449 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received20 April 2017
- Decision due14 June 2017
- Application withdrawn8 June 2017
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for the demolition of The Bungalow and the construction of 3 No. two storey houses and ancillary…
Gearneys Boreen , Commons Road , Blackpool
1737594Cork CityLodged 10 Oct 2017Housing estate
- Granted120 m away
Permission to construct a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house, including…
1 Parkwood Close , Onslow Gardens , Commons Road
2139962Cork CityLodged 1 Mar 2021Extension
- Granted170 m away
Permission for single storey extensions to front and rear of dwelling
Oakridge , Hillview , Commons Road
1737260Cork CityLodged 1 Feb 2017Extension
- Granted170 m away
Permission is sought to convert an existing rear single-storey extension to a proposed two-storey extension,…
55 Larchfield , Commons Road , Cork
2342002Cork CityLodged 19 May 2023Extension
- Granted340 m away
Permission for Retention of 3no. single storey extensions to the front & rear of 11 Laburnum Grove, Onslow…
11 Laburnum Grove , Onslow Gardens , Commons Road
1737547Cork CityLodged 24 Aug 2017Extension
- Awaiting decision340 m away
Permission is sought for construction of a single storey extension, alterations and all ancillary site works…
No.9 Laburnum Grove , Onslow Gardens , Commons Road
1636857Cork CityLodged 26 Apr 2016Extension
- Granted340 m away
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 3 no. two storey dwellings, a three storey building…
Fairhill Upper, Commons, Gurranebraher, Co.Cork
136157corkLodged 13 Nov 2013Apartments
- Granted350 m away
Permission for an extension to the eastern side of their dwelling house
No.6 Larchfield Close , Commons Road , Cork
2240908Cork CityLodged 7 Mar 2022Extension
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- GrantedHousing estate
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- Awaiting decisionNew dwelling
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- GrantedHousing estate
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