16 Benvoirlich Estate, Bishopstown, Cork
Demolition of a conservatory and garage, construction of a front/side extension, attic conversion, and a new detached garden room.
2543759 · Cork City Council · Lodged 31 March 2025
- Reference
- 2543759
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes alterations to an existing single-storey dwelling, including the demolition of a conservatory and domestic garage. Works include a new single-storey front/side extension, attic conversion with rooflights, a detached single-storey garden room, and alterations to the site entrance.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for proposed alterations and extension to existing single-storey dwelling at 16 benvoirlich estate, bishopstown, cork, t12wnt7. Proposed works to include: (1) demolition of existing single-storey conservatory to side of dwelling; (2) construction of new single-storey extension to front/side of dwelling, internal alterations including conversion of attic space, alterations to existing elevations including demolition of chimney stacks, installation of new rooflights to existing hip roof, alterations to existing enclosed entrance porch; (3) demolition of existing domestic garage; (4) construction of detached single-storey domestic garden room to north of site; (5) alterations to existing site entrance and to existing driveway and parking area to front; (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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Benvoirlich Est, Bishopstown, Cork | Jan 2025 | €565,000 | 4 m |
| Rowan Lodge, 6 Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Mar 2026 | €428,000 | 78 m |
| 40 Benvoirlich Est, Bishopstown, Cork | Feb 2026 | €600,000 | 83 m |
| 20 The Crescent, Curraheen, Bishopstown | May 2025 | €350,000 | 113 m |
| 119 Waterfall Heights, Waterfall, Bishopstownprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €493,391 | 113 m |
| 25 Uam Var Ave, Bishopstown, Cork | Jul 2025 | €360,000 | 127 m |
| Greenwood, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Mar 2026 | €400,000 | 166 m |
| 11 Halldene Villas, Bishopstown, Cork | Nov 2025 | €715,000 | 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 received31 March 2025
- Decision due22 July 2025
- Decision issued22 July 2025
- Grant issued1 September 2025
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