Rathmore, Baltimore, Co. Cork
1. Renovation and alteration to existing two-storey derelict dwelling, including replacement of the roof structure and covering (incorporating new rooflights), structural repairs and re-plastering, and the formation of new window openings in the existing external elevations. 2. Construction of new two-storey extension with single-storey rear section to the east of the existing dwelling, incorporating an exernally accessed sub-surface basement level for non-habitable plant/storage purposes. 3. Construction of a single-storey glazed extension to the west of the existing dwelling. 4. Construction of a detached domestic garage and boat store. 5. Closure of the existing domestic vehicular entrance (with the existing boundary gate remaining for field access only) and construction of a new domestic vehicular entrance with associated visibility splays. 6. Installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment system, surface water drainage, and all associated ancillary site works. 7. Temporary retention of the existing on-site mobile home for the duration of the construction works, with the mobile home to be removed from the site upon completion of the construction works to the dweling
The five-week window has passed. Late observations are returned unread. If the council has decided, the next door is the appeal window — but under s.37 only the applicant and those who made a valid observation may appeal.
The application
- Reference
- 26/2448 · full record
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Type
- Permission
- Status
- Awaiting Recommendation
- Applicant
- not published by the national dataset — see the council register
- Units
- —
- Floor area
- —
- Site area
- 4,014 m²
- Received
- 21 Sept 2026
- We first saw it
- 14 Oct 2026, 01:45
- Decision due
- 16 Nov 2026
- Decision
- not yet decided
The national dataset truncates descriptions (80 characters for DLR, 70 for Fingal) and omits the applicant. The full description and the drawings are on the council register linked in step 1.
How to submit an observation
- Read the file on the council register.Drawings, planning statement and site notices are at https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=26/2448.
- Write your observation.Quote
26/2448at the top, give your name and the address the authority should reply to, and confine it to planning matters — zoning objective, height, overlooking, traffic, drainage, heritage. What you say here is what you can later appeal on. - Pay the €20 fee.Every submission needs it; without it the observation is invalid and is returned. Cork County Council takes it online with the submission or at the counter.
- Submit before 27 Oct 2026.Online through the register above, or in writing to the Planning Department, Cork County Council. The test is the date the authority receives it, not the date you post it.
- Keep the acknowledgement.The council's receipt is your proof of a valid observation — see below.
Statutory basis. Section 34(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires a planning authority to consider any submission or observation made to it in accordance with the Regulations. Article 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) sets the window: a submission or observation must be received by the authority within five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application, and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20. A submission received after the window, or without the fee, is invalid and the authority must return it.
What the site is zoned
No current zoning polygon covers this site in the store.
Designations on or near the site
Nothing designated within 100 m of the site.
Nearby precedents within 500 m, last 5 years
Decisions
| Reference | Decision | Decided | Units | Distance | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/6452 | Conditional permission | 16 Jan 2026 | — | 206 m | Demolition of existing bungalow & garage and for erection of new single storey dwelling & garage and installation of waste water treatment system and associated site development works |
| 24/544 | Conditional | 29 Nov 2024 | — | 417 m | Retention for as built layout and elevation differences from approved planning permissions 99/5228 (main house) & 0153851 (detached garage). Also, planning permission is sought for new dormer window with julliette balcony to the western facade of the main house, conversion of existing detached garage to domestic art studio and home office and the construction of a new garden store attached to existing garage |
| 23/276 | Conditional | 7 Dec 2023 | — | 99 m | Construction of a conservatory and alterations to dwelling house to include both changes to the layout and the elevations together with all associated site works |
| 23/341 | Unconditional | 20 Jul 2023 | — | 210 m | Construct a dwelling and domestic garage, install a treatment plant and undertake all associated site work |
| 22/785 | Conditional | 20 Feb 2023 | — | 206 m | Permission for demolition of existing single storey garage (area=20m²) and existing chimney to single storey dwelling house, alterations and additions to existing single storey dwelling house to include: 1) remove existing concrete tiles to roof and remove portion of roof eaves of existing dwelling house and reclad with new metal roofing material, 2) externally wrap existing dwelling with external insulation, 3) remove and fill in certain portions of external wall to all facades, replaster & reclad with new materials, install new windows and doors with new fenestration to new openings, 4) relocate existing front door entry to dwelling house, construction of new canopy with open porch to new entry. Construction of a new single storey side and rear extension to existing dwelling house with associated canopy, pergola, decking and steps, construction of a new single storey garage. Decommission existing wastewater system and install new wastewater treatment system and all associated site works |
| 22/182 | Conditional | 27 Oct 2022 | — | 458 m | Permission for retention of alterations & extension to dwelling house along with permission for installation of wastewater treatment system and all associated site works |
| 22/499 | Conditional | 15 Sept 2022 | — | 342 m | Works to existing dwelling house and outbuildings as follows: a) Demolition of existing stable building (151sqm), demolition of 2no. existing sheds (94sqm), demolition of existing boiler house building (12sqm) and demolition of part of existing two storey return (21sqm) to rear of the existing house. b) Construction of new 2 storey and part 1 storey extension (159sqm) to the rear of the existing house, to include games room, study, 2 bedrooms and ancillary facilities. c) Interior layout changes of the existing house. d) Interior and facade alterations to the existing garden room. e) Existing shed - Extension to provide covered parking (59sqm), remodeling of facade and interior layout alterations. f) All associated site and landscaping works required to facilitate the development |
Appeals
No appeals within 500 m in the last 5 years.
What has happened on this file
- 21 Sept 2026 New application · observations close 27 Oct 2026
Generated from the Planning Register store; nothing was fetched live for this page. Source: national planning dataset, fetched 14 Oct 2026, 01:45. Not legal advice — confirm the deadline with Cork County Council before relying on it.