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Fernhill Hotel & Estate, Fernhill Road, Tawnies Lower, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Awaiting Recommendation

Planning application 26/2311

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for retention of the existing single-storey marquee structure, including ancillary WC/toilet block and store, for permanent use and all ancillary site development works. Permission is also sought for the construction of 1 no. accessible WC/toilet and 1 no. store as an extension to the existing structure, along with the decommissioning of the existing septic tank serving the marquee structure and the installation of a new below-ground packaged foul water pumping station and associated infrastructure

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Sept 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    29 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
Fernhill Hotel & Estate, Fernhill Road, Tawnies Lower, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
4 September 2026
Status
Awaiting Recommendation
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
29 October 2026

Location

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06/50076CONDITIONAL21 Dec 2006

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permission to demolish the existing two storey ruined dwellling house

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05/50041CONDITIONAL3 Nov 2005

to demolish existing entrance foyer and porch and construct the following - 1) a new entrance foyer including male & female tilets with a canopy over an external set down area 2)internal remodelling including - 1) new second floor to existing bedroom block which would comprise private bedroom/lounge with private staircase to existing accommodation with circulation corridor ii) a new lift and staircase serving the existing ground and first floors and new second floor 3) 23 no. additional car parking spaces, including 3 no. disabled spaces. With a total gross floor area of 203.5m2 and with all associated site works

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20/541CONDITIONAL2 Oct 2020

Retention of (a) Alterations to dwellinghouse to include; conversion of attic space to hobby area/domestic office space, installation of 2 No. west facing rooflights, internal layout alterations, relocation and redesign of sunroom, stone facing to east elevation, and (b) Alterations and change of use of ancillary detached garage to ancillary family guest annexe and part store.

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The submission window has closed

Observations on this application closed on Thursday 8 October 2026, five weeks after it was received. The authority cannot accept a late submission.

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