GrantedExtensionDecided 2 July 2025

Alvernia, 28 Woolhara Park, Douglas Road

Partial demolition and construction of a single-storey rear extension to a semi-detached house in Ballinlough.

2543871 · Cork City Council · Lodged 9 May 2025

Reference: 2543871
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 9 May 2025

Summary

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The development consists of the partial demolition of a single-storey side annex of an existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling. It also includes the construction of a new single-storey rear extension, elevational and roof alterations, and amendments to the vehicular entrance.

Extensiondemolitionsuburban

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development at alvernia, 28 woolhara park, douglas road, ballinlough, co. Cork. The development will consist of planning permission to partially demolish single storey side annex of existing two storey semi-detached dwelling, the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear, alterations to existing elevations and roofs including new windows and rooflights, amendments to existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“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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Built & sold

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
5 Baltimore Lawn, Douglas Road, Cork	May 2025	€460,000	122 m
42 Whitethorn, Douglas Rd, Cork	Mar 2025	€311,000	166 m
Sans Souci, Douglas Rd, Cork	Jan 2025	€2,250,000	232 m
9 Elm Close, Rosebank, Douglas	Dec 2025	€440,000	250 m
11 Douglas Dr, Ballinlough, Cork	Feb 2025	€580,000	251 m
Crossleigh, 10 Cross Douglas Rd, Cork	Apr 2025	€550,000	255 m
6 Elm Close, Rosebank, Douglas	Mar 2026	€435,000	257 m
Clonlea, Cross Douglas Rd, Cork	Jun 2026	€815,000	268 m

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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 received9 May 2025
Decision due3 July 2025
Decision issued2 July 2025
Grant issued12 August 2025

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