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Knockrea House , Blackrock Road , Cork

REFUSED

Planning application 2442955

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the construction of extensions to the existing Knockrea House. Consisting of a 2-storey extension to the north, a part 2-storey and part 3-storey extension to the south and a single-storey roofed external space extension to the west, external stairs and landings, elevational alterations and internal alterations, the construction of a 3-storey garage/storage building, a courtyard, landscaping and all associated ancillary site works. (The proposed works will not affect the existing stone entrance and gates at Knockrea which are a protected structure PS 516).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 May 2024

  2. Decision due

    18 Jul 2024

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    18 Jul 2024

Application Details

Location
Knockrea House , Blackrock Road , Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
0.4388 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
18 July 2024

Location

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