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Convent Garden, Winter's Hill, in the townland of Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Grant with Conditions

Planning application 26/1457

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Modifications to the site layout permitted under Ref. No. 14/6792 and 23/4232 consisting of changes to the permitted road layout serving the 7 no. dwellings permitted under ref. no. 23/4232 and all ancillary landscaping, lighting and associated site development works at Convent Garden, Winter’s Hill, in the townland of Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The proposed development also includes the construction of a new fence with pedestrian and vehicle gates within the front curtilage of the permitted F1 house.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Jun 2026

  2. Decision: Grant with Conditions

    26 Jul 2026

  3. Decision due

    27 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Convent Garden, Winter's Hill, in the townland of Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
2 June 2026
Status
Appeal lodged
Decision
Grant with Conditions
Decision Date
26 July 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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24/6058Refused31 Oct 2024

Permission for modifications to the site layout permitted under Ref. No. 14/6792 and 23/4232 and all ancillary signage, car parking, landscaping and associated site development works at Convent Garden, Winter’s Hill, in the townland of Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The proposed modifications to the permitted site layout include: (a) Changes to the permitted road layout; (b) The construction a new private entrance from Winter’s Hill to provide private vehicle and pedestrian access to the 7 no. dwellings permitted under ref. no. 23/4232; (c) New entrance and exit gates; and (d) Alterations to the permitted public open space including the erection of 2 metre high fencing. The proposed development also includes modifications to the layout within the front curtilage of the permitted F1 house consisting of a revised driveway location and the construction of a carport and stone wall.

Convent Garden Winter's Hill Town-Plots Kinsale, Co. Cork

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23/4232Conditional Permission14 Feb 2023

Construction of 7 no. dwellings (change of house type from that permitted by Ref. No. 14/6792 and 18/6661) and all ancillary site development works. The proposed 4 storey dwellings include terraces at first and second floor level. Access to the proposed dwellings will be provided as permitted by Ref. No. 14/6792 and Ref. No. 04/53026 & PL 65 211819.

Convent Garden Winter's Hill Town-Plots Kinsale Co Cork

22m
18/6661CONDITIONAL9 Oct 2018

The construction of 7 no. dwellings (change of house type from that permitted by Ref. No. 14/6792) and all ancillary site development works. The proposed 4 storey dwellings include terraces at first and second floor level. Access to the proposed dwellings will be provided as permitted by Ref. No. 14/6792 and Ref. No. 04/53026 & PL 65 211819.

Convent Garden Winter's Hill In the townland of Town-Plots Kinsale, Co. Cork

22m
18/6426INCOMPLETED APPLICATION13 Sept 2018

A change of house type of 7 no. dwellings permitted by Ref. No. 14/6792 and all ancillary site development works at Convent Garden, Winter's Hill, in the townland of Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork. The proposed 4 storey dwellings include terraces at first and second floor level. Access to the proposed dwellings will be provided as permitted by Ref. No. 14/6792 and Ref. No. 04/53026 and PL 65 211819

Convent Garden Winter's Hill Town-Plots Kinsale

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21/6444UNCONDITIONAL6 Sept 2021

The construction of 2 no. car parking spaces with electric car charging points and all associated site development works.

Convent Garden Winter's Hill Town-Plots Kinsale, Co. Cork

42m
14/6327CONDITIONAL31 Oct 2014

Permission for amendments to permission 04/53026 (Conversion and reconstruction of the Convent/Industrial School Buildings as well as the construction of 86 dwellings on site). The amendments have evolved from the further refinement of the elevation of houses C2, C4, C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, C18, C20, C22, C24, C26, C28, C30, C32, C34, C36 to match the remaining house in those terraces, extension of duration of permission granted under planning reg. no. 07/53035

The Convent Barrack Green The Ramparts Kinsale

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07/53035CONDITIONAL3 Jul 2007

Permission for amendments to permission 04/53026 [Conversion and reconstruction of the Convent/ Industrial School Buildings as well as the construction of 86 Dwellings on Site). The Amendments have evolved from the further refinement of the Elevation of Houses C2, C4,C6, C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, C18, C20, C22, C24, C26, C28, C30, C 32 , C34, C36 to match the remaining houses in those terraces

The Convent The Ramparts Kinsale Co. Cork

50m
08/53031CONDITIONAL28 Jul 2008

Permission for an amendment to permission 04/53026 (Conversion and reconstruction of the convent/industrial school buildings as well as the construction of 86 dwellings on site) – relocation of apt. no. 48 to proposed new two storey residential structure, fronting the Ramparts and a revised new landscaping layout in the SE Corner of the site

former St. Josephs Convent of Mercy The Ramparts Kinsale Co. Cork

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04/53026CONDITIONAL24 Nov 2004

Redevelopment of St. Joseph's Convent of mercy, in the townlands of Dromderrig and Town Plots, The Ramparts, Kinsale. The proposed development includes (a) conservation, conversion, partial demolition of, and a five storey extension to, the former industrial school building and the conversion of former convent, school and church to a total of 79 no. apartments and a new resident's gym facility:(b) the erection of 94 no. dwellings:(c) the provision of a new vechicular access to Winters Hill:(d) the provision of pedestrian access at Blindgate, Ramparts Road and Winters Hill:(e) the provision of 295 no. car parking spaces within the development and (f) the demolition of ancillary structures, site clearance and associated site development works

The Ramparts Kinsale Co. Cork

50m
11/53010UNCONDITIONAL10 May 2011

Application for extension of duration of planning permission for redevelopment of St. Joseph's Convent, conversion, partial demolition of extension, conversion of convent school and church to 72 apartments and 86 houses, access, 295 car spaces and site works

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