22 East Beach and Lynch’s Quay, Kilgarvan, Cobh, County Cork, P24 WE04
Proposed development
Change of use, internal alterations and elevational changes to the ground and first floor. The proposed internal alterations and elevational changes will facilitate the proposed change of use from a licensed bar and restaurant at ground and first floor level to 2 no. apartments (1 no. 3 bedroom apartment and 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment). The proposed development consists of or comprises the carrying out of works to a protected structure, [Protected Structure, RPS ref. 1962].
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 12 May 2026
Timeline
Application received
15 Dec 2025
Decision due
12 May 2026
Decision: grant with conditions
11 May 2026
Grant issued
17 Jun 2026
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Permission for works to a residential building (2 number apartments). Works to include partial demolition (rear annex roof, gables, chimney, chimney breast), ex
16 Harbour Hill Kilgarvan Cobh Co Cork · refused 15 Sept 2025 · about 50 m away · 25/5456
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Construction of a basement level double storey apartment unit in an existing apartment building & all other associated site works.
51 Harbour Row Kilgarvan Cobh Co. Cork · refused 19 Oct 2022 · about 80 m away · 21/6919
housing or apartment development
The demolition of a 3 storey dilapidated house and adjoining 3 storey ruined structure and the construction of a new 3 storey building containing 8 no. apartmen
Rear of 23, 24 West Beach Kilgarvan Cobh Co. Cork · refused 31 Aug 2021 · about 100 m away · 21/5886
Planning history within 750 m
Permission is sought by Sirius Arts Centre which consists of conservation led universal accessibility improvements to the buidling. This includes a bespoke platform lift to the main entrance at Westbourne Place requiring alterations to existing entrance steps, adjacent footpath and valued area underneath the footpath. New internal alterations to allow for improved universal accessibility are proposed to include a new staircase and lift and the removal of existing staircases and alterations of internal walls to allow for this. Internal alterations at the lower level are proposed to allow for new toilet facilities, administration staff office space, gallery shop, cafe, altered layout of artist residence space, workshops, museum space, and community room. Alterations to external elevations will allow for enhanced access to lower level terraces. The proposal also includes the installation of new wastewater treatment system, and all associated site works at Sirius Arts Centre (Protected Structure - RPS 01944), The Old Yacht Club, Westbourne Place, Cobh, Co. Cork.
Permission for Retention of:- a) Attic conversion (20m2) to existing dwelling house, this includes a dormer style development located to the rear (east) elevation which spans the width of the rear roof with 2 no. windows. b) Existing single storey porch extension (2.25m2) located to the front (west) elevation.
The development will consist of: The conversion of an existing basement of a protected structure to a single bedroom apartment and all associated site development works.
Permission for construction of a replacement horticultural structure (4.4m x 4.4m x 2.5m high at front sloping to 2.3m at rear) for mushroom cultivation with point drain and soak away to support an existing commercial kitchen and food business on the site. The structure replaces an existing garden shed.
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.
Permission is 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.