The Yard, Finnamore, Mounthovel
Amendments to a previously approved house design in Mounthovel, reducing its size and height.
2443343 · Cork City Council · Lodged 24 October 2024
- Reference
- 2443343
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 October 2024
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for amendments to a previously approved planning application (ref 2140107). The changes include reducing the footprint from 297.76 sqm to 214 sqm, lowering the ridge height from two-storey to single-storey, reducing the number of windows, and changing the exterior finish from stone cladding to render.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 214 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Permission is sought for amendments to the approved planning application ref no. 2140107. The amendments consist of
- Reduction in the size of the overall footprint from 297.76 sq. M. (original) to 214 sq. M
- Reduction in the ridge height from two storey to single storey on the east/west elevation from 8461mm to 7212mm
- Reduction in the number of windows at the ground floor level (1 number)
- Reduction in the number of windows at the first floor level (5 number)
- Reduction in the number of roof windows at the first floor level (4 number)
- Change from where stone cladding was used to render
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard, Rochestown Road, Cork | Jun 2025 | €975,000 | 39 m |
| Bofeenaun, 2 Brookfield, Rochestown Rd | Mar 2025 | €750,000 | 104 m |
| Beechvale Lawn, Rochestown Rd, Cork | Dec 2025 | €1,490,000 | 129 m |
| 2 Ashley, Rochestown Road, Cork | Dec 2025 | €264,000 | 158 m |
| 4 Ashley, Rochestown Road, Cork | Dec 2025 | €370,000 | 158 m |
| 3 Ashley, Rochestown Rd, Rochestown | Dec 2025 | €320,000 | 158 m |
| 1 Ashley, Rochestown Road, Cork | Dec 2025 | €320,000 | 158 m |
| Hillcrest, The Close, Rochestown Rd | Feb 2025 | €697,500 | 195 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 received24 October 2024
- Decision due18 December 2024
- Decision issued17 December 2024
- Grant issued4 February 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Permission is sought for amendments to the approved planning application Ref No 24/43343. The amendments…
The Yard Finnamore , Mounthovel Rochestown Rd , Cork
2544011Cork CityLodged 10 Jul 2025Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for the demolition of existing out-buildings and the construction of one detached (1) 2 storey (2)…
The Yard , Finnamore Mounthovel , Rochestown Road
2140107Cork CityLodged 20 Apr 2021New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
Dwellinghouse and garage
Finnamore, Rochestown Rd, Mounthovel, Rochestown
078954corkLodged 25 Jun 2007
- RefusedAt this site
Construction of a single detached, two storey, 3 bed dwelling, including all associated works
The Yard, Finnamore, Mounthovel, Rochetsown Rd, Co. Cork
185477corkLodged 6 Jun 2018New dwelling
- GrantedAt this site
Demolition of outbuilding and the construction of dwelling
Rochestown, Mount Hovel, ,
044242corkLodged 11 Jun 2004New dwelling
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Construction of a single detached two storey, 3 bedroom dwelling, including all associated works
The Yard, Finnamore, Mounthovel, Rochestown Rd., Co. Cork
184363corkLodged 13 Feb 2018New dwelling
- RefusedAt this site
Construction of a single detached, two storey, 3 bed dwelling, including all associated works
The Yard , Finnamore , Mounthovel
185477Cork CityLodged 6 Jun 2018New dwelling
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
Construction of a single detached, two storey, 3 bed dwelling, including all associated works
The Yard , Finnamore , Mounthovel
184915Cork CityLodged 13 Apr 2018New dwelling
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