Castlewhite House, Castlewhite, Rochfordstown, T12 XCW8
Pre-ValidationPlanning application 26/2540
Cork - Cork County Council
Proposed Development
- i)change of use of existing dwelling to commercial use to be used as a centre for training assistance and therapy dogs for persons living with physical disabilities, together with therapy rooms and training areas
- ii)Demolition of existing single storey porch to front and a two storey annex to rear and the construction of a two storey extension to former dwelling which is subject to the proposed change of use for use as centre for training assistance dogs.
- iii)restoration and repair work to existing outbuildings to be repurposed as dog training areas, staff facilities and storage
- iv)construction of a single storey maintenance garage for use ancillary to the proposed development.
- v)Wastewater treatment system
- vi)new visitor & staff car parking area and associated roads and footpaths
- vii)alterations to existing dwelling and outbuildings subject to the proposed change of use together with all associated site works
Application Timeline
Application received
30 Sept 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
24 Nov 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Castlewhite House, Castlewhite, Rochfordstown, T12 XCW8
- Applicant
- Irish Dogs for the Disabled CLG
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Cork County Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 30 September 2026
- Status
- Pre-Validation
- Decision
- Pending
- Decision Due
- 24 November 2026
Location
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i.Demolition of existing single story porch to front and two storey annex to rear of existing dwelling ii. Change of use of existing dwelling and ancillary one and two storey outbuildings to rear from Residential to Commercial use. iii Construction of a two storey extension to rear of existing dwelling. iv Construction of a single storey detached garage. v. waste water treatment system. vi. new car parking area and associated roads and footpaths. vii. alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site works.
Castlewhite House, Castlewhite, Rochfordstown, T12 XCW8
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Castlewhite House, Castlewhite, Rochfordstown, T12 XCW8
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