Merton Lodge, French's Walk, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Co. Cork.

Mar 31 2026

Application Received

Submitted: 31 / 03 / 2026
Cork County Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Invalid - Prepare Letters
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Permission for alterations to previously granted application (18/5997) to include for: a) The demolition of existing side annexe and construction of extension to side and rear of existing dwelling, b) Alterations to existing site entrance and car-parking, c) Proposed rooflights to the north and south roof planes of existing dwelling, d) all ancillary site development works. The existing dwelling (and cast iron railings/rubble stone boundary wall to site) is a Protected Structure, RPS NO. 10022001.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
500m	22/05/2026	N/A	Carrignafoy Community College, Carrignafoy, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Cork, P24WR29	Permission for 1) demolition of the existing single storey school buildings (area c.3970m2) on the site, 2) construction of an 8,982m2 part one, two ,three storey replacement 600-pupil post-primary school building and associated facilities comprising: i) 23 no. general classrooms, 6 no. specialist classrooms, 4 no. science laboratories, 3 no. technology rooms, 2no. art classrooms, 2 no. home economics classrooms, a 4 no. class base Special Education Needs unit, ii) a general purpose/dining area, multi-use PE hall, library, administration offices, staff room, pupil social areas, fitness suite and changing room facilities, iii) hard and soft landscaping to a central external courtyard, iv) an external play area/sensory garden adjacent to the Special Education Needs unit. v) installation of solar PV panels to the roof, 3) all other associated site works required to facilitate the proposed development including; i) the provision of 4 no. hard play court areas, ii) the retention of an existing grass playing pitch and the retention of an existing all-weather sports surface, iii) the relocation of the vehicular site entrance to the east of the existing vehicular entrance with provision of an air source heat pump enclosure adjacent to the new school entrance, iv) the provision of 58 no. car-parking spaces including 6 no. accessible spaces, car set-down facilities and 172 no. bicycle parking spaces, v) construction of a single storey bin store and ESB substation, and a separate LPG gas tank enclosure to the west of the school site, vi) upgraded perimeter/boundary landscaping and fences, 4) works in the public realm outside the school site to include relocation of existing on-street carparking spaces to the east along Carrignafoy Avenue and new connecting footpaths.	Details...
910m	19/05/2026	N/A	6 Roches Row, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24ND26	Planning permission is sought for construction of a steel deck in the rear of the existing dwelling in the first floor; demolition of part of the existing dwelling to the north elevation; provision of a small enclosed yard to rear of the existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwelling including new sand and cement render painted white to all elevations; new windows, doors and velux roof lights to north and south-facing roof slopes; internal alterations; installation of solar panels to north and south-facing roof slopes; and all associated site works at 6 Roches Row, Cobh Co. Cork, P24ND26.	Details...
2.1km	18/05/2026	N/A	Ballymore, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24AF54	Conversion of an existing single-storey residential building into two one-bedroom apartments, each with independent front door access; provision of a covered side passageway; replacement of the existing mono-pitch roof with a new pitched roof; alterations to elevations to existing building; and all associated site development works.	Details...
0m	02/05/2026	N/A	Merton Lodge, French's Walk, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Co. Cork.	permission for alterations to previously granted application (18/5997) to include for A) The Demolition of existing side annexe and construction of extension to side and rear of existing dwelling, B) alterations to existing site entrance and car-parking, C) proposed rooflights to the north & south roof planes of existing dwelling and D) all ancillary site development works. The existing dwelling (and cast iron railings/rubble stone boundary wall to site) is a protected structure, RPS NO. 10022001.	Details...
380m	29/04/2026	N/A	'Ocean Cove', 9 Connolly Street, Cobh, Co. Cork	The construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the house, new front porch and elevational changes to the front of the house and all associated site works.	Details...
1.9km	27/04/2026	N/A	35, Inishmore Park, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24PX23	Permission for construction of 1) new two storey rear extension, 2) material alterations to ground and first floor plans, 3) new lean-to roof to existing side extension, 4) new side window to existing side extension, 5) two number velux roof lights to the front elevation, 6) pedestrian access gate to rear garden, 7) elevational alterations to front elevation by removal of existing eaves overhang on either side of existing porch, 8) new rear landscaped garden with integrated seating. Works shall include the following 9) demolition of existing chimney stack, 10) demolition of existing flat roof to side extension and to make existing chimney stack, 10) demolition of existing flat roof to side extension and to make provision for a new window to existing side extension, 11) demolition of rear structural wall for new two storey rear extension, 12) partial demolition of rear timber boundary fence for new pedestrian access gate, 13) to the existing two storey dwelling house and all ancillary site works	Details...
910m	22/04/2026	N/A	6 Roches Row, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24ND26	Planning permission is sought for construction of a steel deck in the rear of the existing dwelling in the first floor; demolition of part of the existing dwelling to the north elevation; provision of a small enclosed yard to rear of the existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwelling including new sand and cement render painted white to all elevations; new windows, doors and rooflight to north and south elevations; internal alterations; installation of solar panels to north and south-facing roof slopes; and all associated site works at 6 Roches Row, Cobh Co. Cork, P24ND26.	Details...
2km	02/04/2026	N/A	Ballymore, Cobh, Co. Cork.	Permission to construct a new agricultural entrance to her lands.	Details...
1.5km	23/03/2026	N/A	The Glebe, Tay Road, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Cork, P24F683	Permission to install a new waste water treatment unit and percolation area to serve existing dwelling house.	Details...
1.1km	20/03/2026	Refused	'Addicted Cafe', The Kiosk, West Beach, Kilgarvan, Cobh, Co.Cork	Permission for retention of three number canopies to facilitate existing cafe which is the kiosk a protected structure, and any of the public in general in who wish to use. On an existing footpath and all associated site works	Details...
0m	08/03/2026	N/A	Merton Lodge, French's Walk, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Co. Cork.	Permission for alterations to previously granted application (18/5997) to include for :- A) The Demolition of existing side annexe and construction of extension to side and rear of existing dwelling, B) Alterations to existing site entrance and car parking, C) Proposed rooflights to the north and south roof planes of existing dwelling, D) All ancillary site development works. The existing dwelling (and cast iron railings/rubble stone boundary wall to site) is a Protected Structure, RPS NO. 10022001.	Details...
880m	03/03/2026	Grant with Conditions	Alrosa, Rope Walk, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 WR84	Permission for alterations and extension to dwelling house consisting of part raising of roof to extend first floor area, elevational changes and any associated site works.	Details...
910m	26/02/2026	N/A	6 Roche's Row, Cobh, Cork, P24ND26	Permission for construction of a single-storey extension to the north elevation with flat roof to form deck area, demolition of part of the existing dwelling to the north elevation, including bathroom and pantry, provision of a small enclosed yard to rear of the existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwelling including new sand and cement render painted white to all elevations, new windows, doors and roof light to north elevation, internal alterations, installation of solar panels to north and south facing roof slopes and all associated site works	Details...
110m	23/02/2026	Grant with Conditions	New Park,, The Mall, Carrignafoy,, Cobh, Co. Cork	Full Planning Permission for (A) the renovation and conversion of an existing 'Old Coal Yard' shed, to a Gym/Storage & Entertaining/Playroom, with elevational changes, external steps & raised roof level, (B) Full Planning Permission for the construction of a new dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance and connection to public sewer, together with all other ancillary site works. The proposed development is adjacent to the battery of Cove Fort, which is a protected structure (Record of Protected Structures (RPS) ID 2065.	Details...
390m	23/02/2026	Grant with Conditions	Sunville, Wilmount Park, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24K752	Full Planning Permission for a storey and a half extension to the South gable of existing bungalow, with elevational changes, 2No. roof-lights to proposed extended roof, the relocation of vehicular entrance, with all other ancillary site works.	Details...
2.5km	16/02/2026	N/A	Mike's Cottage, Lissanisky, Cobh, Cork, P24PD61	Permission to construct a single storey and a storey and a half-split level extension to rear of existing cottage, internal and external alterations to existing cottage including velux windows to rear roof of existing cottage, treatment system and a percolation area, bored well and domestic vehicular entrance and all associated site works	Details...
2km	16/02/2026	N/A	Ballymore, Cobh, Co.Cork	Permission to construct a new agricultural entrance to her lands	Details...
1.9km	04/02/2026	Grant with Conditions	Dunroamin, Ballyvoloon, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 ED25	Permission for Retention and Completion of single storey detached domestic garage to the side of existing dwelling house and all associated site works.	Details...
110m	22/01/2026	N/A	New Park, The Mall, Carrignafoy, Cobh, Co.Cork	Permission for a) renovation and conversion of an existing "Old Coal Yard" shed, to a gym/storage & entertaining/playroom, with elevational changes, external steps & raised roof level, b) full planning permission for the construction of a new dwelling house, new vehicular entrance and connection to public sewer, together with all other ancillary site works. The proposed development is adjacent to the battery of Cove Fort, which is a protected structure (record of protected structures (RPS) ID 2065) (NIAH reg no. 20827375)	Details...

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