Bawnafinny, Tower, Blarney
Demolition of a bungalow to build 16 two-storey houses.
2140563 · Cork City Council · Lodged 11 October 2021
- Reference
- 2140563
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 October 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing bungalow and the removal of its septic tank. In its place, a residential development of 16 two-storey houses with optional rear sunrooms and a new boundary wall will be constructed.
- Residential units
- 16
- 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 an existing bungalow and removal of its septic tank, the construction of a residential development consisting of 16 no. Two storey dwellings, with optional sunrooms to the rear, provision of a new boundary wall with vehicular entrance access from the bawnafinny road only. Completion of landscaping and site development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riordans Cottage, Bawnafinny, Tower Blarney | Mar 2026 | €465,000 | 49 m |
| 12 The View, Gleann Na Ri, Tower | Jun 2025 | €326,000 | 231 m |
| 9 The View, Gleann Na Ri, Tower | Nov 2025 | €350,000 | 240 m |
| 2 Oak Close, Gleann Fia, Towerprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €555,066 | 262 m |
| 43 Oakmount, Tower, Blarney | Jan 2025 | €420,000 | 296 m |
| 49 Oakmount Est, Tower, Blarney | Jun 2025 | €373,000 | 338 m |
| 26 The Avenue, Gleann Na Ri, Tower | May 2025 | €475,000 | 382 m |
| 72 Primrose Hill, Tower, Blarney | Nov 2025 | €425,000 | 401 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 received11 October 2021
- Decision due5 July 2022
- Decision issued5 July 2022
- Appeal submitted2 August 2022
- Appeal decided21 November 2023
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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Bawnnafinny, Tower, ,
089632corkLodged 10 Nov 2008Housing estate
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two-storey dwelling, garage and associated site works…
Dromasmole, Tower, ,
116610corkLodged 15 Dec 2011Demolition
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Demolition of dwelling and construction of 4 no. detached dwellings, associated site services, landscaping…
Dromasmole, Tower, ,
094599corkLodged 27 Feb 2009Housing estate
- Granted110 m away
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Dromasmole , Tower , Blarney
2140404Cork CityLodged 5 Aug 2021New dwelling
- Awaiting decision110 m away
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Dromasmole, Tower, ,
094294corkLodged 2 Feb 2009Housing estate
- Granted120 m away
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a two storey dwelling with garage and associated works…
Dromasmole, Tower, ,
124127corkLodged 31 Jan 2012New dwelling
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Ellendale , Bawnafinny , Tower
2341960Cork CityLodged 2 May 2023Extension
- Refused140 m away
Demolition of 2 no. habitable dwellings and unfinished structure and construction of 168 no. dwelling units…
Bawnafinney, Tower, Blarney,
064407corkLodged 30 Jan 2006Housing estate
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