1 Laurel Grove, Bishopstown, Cork
Construction of a new detached house in the side garden of an existing house in Bishopstown.
2241658 · Cork City Council · Lodged 21 December 2022
- Reference
- 2241658
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 December 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a new part two-storey, part single-storey detached dwelling in the side garden of 1 Laurel Grove. It includes modifications to the existing vehicular entrance for shared access and requires the demolition of an existing single-storey side extension.
- Residential unit
- 1
- 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 construction of a new part two-storey/ part single-storey detached dwelling in the side garden of the existing dwelling; modifications to existing vehicular entrance at 1 laurel grove to provide shared vehicular access to existing dwelling and proposed new dwelling; all associated site development works including connection to public services. The demolition of an existing single-storey extension to the side of 1 laurel grove under previously granted planning permission reg. Ref. No. 21/40766 will be required to accommodate proposed new dwelling. All of the above to take place at 1 laurel grove, bishopstown, co. Cork.
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 6 June 2025.
Notified floor area: 21.28 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Laurel Grove, Bishopstown, Co Cork | Jan 2025 | €515,000 | 8 m |
| 13 Cedar Grove, Bishopstown, Cork | Apr 2025 | €420,000 | 74 m |
| 18 Stratton Pines, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2025 | €523,000 | 116 m |
| 27 Woodbrook Ave, Bishopstown, Cork | May 2026 | €445,000 | 152 m |
| Glenholme, Bishopstown Rd, Cork | Jan 2026 | €252,000 | 159 m |
| 9 St Joseph'S Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | May 2026 | €415,000 | 194 m |
| 23 The Cornfields, Bishopstown, Cork | Dec 2025 | €345,000 | 213 m |
| Teallac Muire, 19 Woodbrook Avenue, Bishopstown | Sept 2025 | €430,000 | 219 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 received21 December 2022
- Decision due23 February 2023
- Decision issued23 February 2023
- Grant issued12 April 2024
- Appeal submitted15 March 2023
- Appeal decided12 April 2024
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