25 Benvoirlich Estate, Bishopstown, Cork
Demolition of a rear extension to build a new extension, attic conversion, and garage alterations in Bishopstown.
2442986 · Cork City Council · Lodged 6 June 2024
- Reference
- 2442986
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to demolish an existing rear extension and construct a new single-storey rear extension. It also includes an attic conversion with a rear dormer, alterations to the front porch, and modifications to the domestic garage to create a garden room.
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 proposed alterations and extension to existing single-storey dwelling at 25 benvoirlich estate, bishopstown, cork, t12kv2h. Proposed works to include: (1) demolition of existing single-storey extension to rear of dwelling; (2) construction of new single-storey extension to rear, conversion of attic space and construction of new flat-roof style dormer extension ay first floor to rear, internal alterations, minor alterations to existing elevations including new rooflights to front and rear, alterations to existing enclosed entrance porch; (3) alterations to existing domestic garage and shed to provide new garage and domestic garden room; (4) alterations to existing site entrance and to existing driveway and parking area to front; (5) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Mar 2026 | €400,000 | 81 m |
| Rowan Lodge, 6 Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Mar 2026 | €428,000 | 88 m |
| Casarella, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Nov 2025 | €410,000 | 91 m |
| 40 Benvoirlich Est, Bishopstown, Cork | Feb 2026 | €600,000 | 106 m |
| 21 Curaheen Rd, Bishopstown, Cork | Mar 2025 | €455,000 | 140 m |
| 16 Benvoirlich Est, Bishopstown, Cork | Jan 2025 | €565,000 | 148 m |
| 51 Halldene Ave, Bishopstown, Cork | Jul 2025 | €486,000 | 178 m |
| 8 Uam Var Dr, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 189 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 received6 June 2024
- Decision due31 July 2024
- Decision issued31 July 2024
- Grant issued9 September 2024
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