2 Firgrove Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork
Retention of house alterations and garage conversion, plus new solar panels in Bishopstown.
2241276 · Cork City Council · Lodged 20 July 2022
- Reference
- 2241276
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 20 July 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention permission for a raised flat roof, external insulation, window/door alterations, chimney removal, and a garage conversion. It also seeks permission for new front-facing solar panels and driveway alterations.
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
Planning permission/planning retention for the following: planning retention for changes to the existing dwelling, which include the following: (a) replacing the existing flat roof with new raised flat roof, (b) external insulation to the existing elevations, (c) alterations to the existing windows and doors, (d) removal of existing chimney stack, (e) conversion of existing garage to new living space. Planning permission for the following; (1) new solar panels to the front facing roof, (2) alterations to the existing vehicle entrance and driveway. (3) all associated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Cornfields, Bishopstown, Cork | Dec 2025 | €345,000 | 60 m |
| Glenholme, Bishopstown Rd, Cork | Jan 2026 | €252,000 | 134 m |
| 29 Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork | Feb 2025 | €475,000 | 142 m |
| 45 Central Ave, Bishopstown, Corknot full market price | Jun 2025 | €112,000 | 154 m |
| 33 Central Ave, Firgrove, Bishopstown | Jan 2026 | €555,000 | 170 m |
| 15 Merlyn Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | Jul 2025 | €670,000 | 183 m |
| 25 Central Ave, Firgrove, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €455,000 | 195 m |
| 16 Firgrove Dr, Bishopstown, Cork | Jan 2025 | €630,000 | 197 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 July 2022
- Decision due13 September 2022
- Decision issued13 September 2022
- Grant issued25 October 2022
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