8 Elton Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork
Demolition of a rear extension to build a new rear and side extension in Bishopstown.
2342062 · Cork City Council · Lodged 7 June 2023
- Reference
- 2342062
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing an existing rear extension and constructing a new single-storey extension to the rear and side. Works also include minor elevational changes, a new plant room, and a new garden wall.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for proposed alterations and extension to existing single-storey dwelling at 8 elton lawn, bishopstown, cork, t12eyt4. Works to include: (1) demolition of existing single-storey extension to rear; (2) construction of new single-storey extension to rear and side; (3) minor alterations to existing elevations, including demolition of one chimney stack; the amalgamation of part of the existing enclosed front porch into the house floor plan; (4) construction of new plant room adjoining the dwelling and the existing garage,; (5) construction of new garden wall with access door, to the east of existing garage; (6) all associated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | Apr 2025 | €195,000 | 3 m |
| St Michaels, 81 Uam Var Ave, Bishopstown | Dec 2025 | €340,000 | 80 m |
| 77 Uam Var Ave, Bishopstown, Cork | Aug 2025 | €310,000 | 104 m |
| 116 Uam Var Dr, Bishopstown, Cork | May 2025 | €465,000 | 113 m |
| 8 Melbourne Mews, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2025 | €160,000 | 221 m |
| Kilronan, 56 Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €350,000 | 248 m |
| 6 Melbourn Mews, Bishopstown, Cork | Sept 2025 | €345,000 | 248 m |
| 1 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €410,000 | 261 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 received7 June 2023
- Decision due1 August 2023
- Decision issued1 August 2023
- Grant issued12 September 2023
In the area
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1636985Cork CityLodged 20 Jul 2016Extension
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1938217Cork CityLodged 28 Jan 2019Extension
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2241677Cork CityLodged 22 Dec 2022Apartments
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