Actons Hotel, Fronting on to Pier Road and, Lower O' Connell Street, Dromderring & Town-plots, Kinsale, Co.Cork
Proposed development
Permission for Partial demolition, extensions, alterations and modifications to the existing Actons Hotel consisting of: a) the demolition of existing single storey changing rooms to rear of function room, b) a four storey extension to the main hotel building to provide 12 no. additional bedrooms, c) minor demolition, alterations and refurbishment works to the existing function room, including a new facade and access arrangement; d) replacement of the existing bay windows on front elevation, e) a new lobbied entrance to the main bar from the car park, f) the reconfiguration of the parking and landscaping to the front of the hotel site, g) the construction of 2 no. 4 storey residential units for ancillary staff accommodation with workshop and covered storage area on the ground floor, and the reconfiguration of 5 no. existing car parking spaces on Lower O’Connell Street h) the demolition of existing extensions of house no.s 14 (Protected Structure) and 15 Lower O’Connell Street and the internal alteration and restoration of house no.s 14 (Protected Structure) and 15 Lower O’Connell Street for short term letting/accommodation; and i) all associated ancillary development. The development consists of work to a Protected Structure. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 19/6900.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 24 Feb 2026
Timeline
Application received
22 Dec 2025
Decision due
24 Feb 2026
Decision: unconditional permission
24 Feb 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
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Permission to:- i) Demolish rear detached shed, ii) Construct a single-storey rear extension with a flat roof walkway, iii) Convert the attic (second floor) to living accommodation, iv) Alterations to the front and rear elevations, to dwelling.
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The demolition of existing single storey commercial retail unit and the construction of a 10 bedroom commercial guest house comprising part three storey and part two storey, with associated dining room, professional kitchen and reception area, connection to public services and all associated site works. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 20/6168