31 Benvoirlich Estate, Bishopstown, Cork
Demolition of a rear annex and conservatory to build a new single-storey rear extension.
2443482 · Cork City Council · Lodged 11 December 2024
- Reference
- 2443482
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works involve the demolition of an existing single-storey rear annex and conservatory at a detached bungalow. A new single-storey extension will be constructed at the rear, alongside internal alterations and minor elevation changes.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for proposed alterations and extension to existing single-storey detached dwelling at 31 benvoirlich estate bishopstown cork t12dkx6. Proposed works to include (1) demolition of existing single-storey rear annex and conservatory-style extension to rear of dwelling (2) construction of new single storey extension to rear internal alterations and minor alterations to existing elevations (3) 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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 11 June 2025.
Notified floor area: 40 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Curaheen Rd, Bishopstown, Cork | Mar 2025 | €455,000 | 110 m |
| 51 Halldene Ave, Bishopstown, Cork | Jul 2025 | €486,000 | 114 m |
| Casarella, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Nov 2025 | €410,000 | 121 m |
| Greenwood, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Mar 2026 | €400,000 | 133 m |
| 40 Benvoirlich Est, Bishopstown, Cork | Feb 2026 | €600,000 | 143 m |
| Rowan Lodge, 6 Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Mar 2026 | €428,000 | 152 m |
| 8 Uam Var Dr, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 201 m |
| 16 Benvoirlich Est, Bishopstown, Cork | Jan 2025 | €565,000 | 205 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 received11 December 2024
- Decision due31 March 2025
- Decision issued27 March 2025
- Grant issued6 May 2025
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