124 Lower Friars Walk, Ballyphehane, Cork
Conversion of a bungalow attic into habitable rooms with a rear dormer extension.
2342573 · Cork City Council · Lodged 22 December 2023
- Reference
- 2342573
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert the attic space of an existing bungalow into habitable rooms. The project includes a rear dormer extension, velux roof windows to the front, and associated internal alterations.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for conversion of the existing bungalow attic space to habitable rooms including rear dormer extension and velux roof windows to the front elevation, together with associated internal alterations and ancillary 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Connolly Green, Ballyphehane, Cork | Sept 2025 | €270,000 | 146 m |
| 113 Lower Friars Walk, Ballyphehane, Cork | Mar 2026 | €321,000 | 186 m |
| 29 Father Dominic Rd, Ballyphehane, Cork | Oct 2025 | €227,000 | 205 m |
| 33 Killeenreendowney Avenue, Ballyphehane, Cork | Apr 2026 | €310,000 | 205 m |
| 181 Connolly Road, Ballypheane, Cork | Aug 2025 | €380,000 | 270 m |
| 55 Killenreen, Downey Avenue, Ballyphehane | Aug 2025 | €250,000 | 278 m |
| 95 Pearse Road, Ballyphehane, Corknot full market price | Apr 2026 | €122,850 | 291 m |
| 32 Fr Dominic Rd, Ballyphehane, Cork | Oct 2025 | €296,000 | 295 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 received22 December 2023
- Decision due26 February 2024
- Decision issued26 February 2024
- Grant issued8 April 2024
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