Cork Planning Search
Planning applications and planning permission decisions in Cork across 2 local authorities
Search the Cork planning register free. We track every application filed with Cork City Council, Cork County Council, including new lodgements, decisions, appeals, and retention applications. For each council's enquiries, permission requests and the official register, use the council links below. Applying yourself? See how to get planning permission in Cork.
Latest Planning Applications in Cork
From the national planning dataset, last loaded 27 October; its newest record here was received 23 October. Anything newer is still only on the council's own register.
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Permission to erect flood lights to facilatate the existing playing pitch and to carry out all associated site works.
Construction of Detached dwellinghouse and all associated site works
Permission for detached domestic garage with attic storage and all associated site works
Planning Permission to Retain existing domestic storage shed. Planning Permission to ; 1) demolish flat roof rear extension and domestic garage, 2) constructed a dormer extension to northern gable of existing dwelling house, with a new site entrance, 3) install a new wastewater treatment system and decommission existing septic tank. with all associated site works
To construct dwelling & detached domestic garage (change of plan from that permitted under Pl. Reg. No. 21/097 & Extension of duration 25/6536) and all associated site works at Knockea, Lyre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, a detached garage and install a proprietary treatment unit, plus associated ancillary site development works
Change of plans and site layout of proposed dwelling house approved under planning reference 22/00241
Permission for construction of dwelling, detached domestic garage, sewerage treatment system, splayed entrance and all associated site works
The erection of 6 no. floodlighting columns (18 metres high) around the perimeter of an existing playing pitch and associated site works
A 20 Year Planning Permission for The proposed development will consist of land restoration works at Coppingerstown Quarry. The extent of the proposed development covers an area of 18.48 hectares (‘ha’) (centre point ITM X 590369 Y 572439) within Roadstone’s Landholding, which is located within the townlands of Carrigshane and Coppingerstown, Co. Cork. The proposed development will include the construction of an inspection shed, the decommissioning and removal of minor structures, diesel / waste oil tanks and bunds at Coppingerstown Quarry and the restoration of Coppingerstown Quarry (previously extracted under Planning Reference 18/7131) to pre-extraction levels through the importation of clean, uncontaminated soil and stone material notified / registered as by-product in accordance with the definition of a by-product as set out in Regulation 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). The proposed development will also involve the decommissioning and removal of an ESB substation and three electrical control rooms in consultation with ESB as part of restoration measures. The restored land will include mixed-species agricultural grassland, native woodland planting, re-instated hedgerows, the introduction of a wet meadow, two surface water ponds and the retention of boundary scrub to transition to immature woodland. These habitats will support local biodiversity. A planning permission of 20 years from the date of commencement is being sought for the proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Permission for retention of change of use of former ground floor offices to café which is a protected structure
Retention permission for existing as-built rear two storey extension to existing dwelling together with existing single storey covered patio area, together with full planning permission for alterations and reconfiguration of layout of the existing dwelling including the demolition and reconstruction of the front porch and the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear in lieu of the demolished covered patio area and all associated ancillary site works
The construction of a two storey dwelling house and all associated site works
Retention permission to retain the extension as constructed to the existing dwelling house and all associated works
retention and completion for the construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached dwelling houses. The proposed development is a change of house type application from that permitted under Cork County Council Planning Reference 22/4809 (as amended by Planning Reference 26/1354) and replaces 4 no. permitted 3 bedroom semi-detached dwelling houses.
Permission for refurbishment and change of use of the existing derelict stone building to provide a dwelling house, including repairs, refurbishment and conservation of the existing structure, construction of a two-storey extension to the rear of the existing building, construction of a single storey extension linking the existing building to the proposed two storey extension, Removal of existing mobile home. Permission for retention of wastewater treatment system and percolation area, and all associated site development works
planning permission to construct a new dwelling house and domestic garage served by septic tank and percolation area
to construct a Straw Storage Shed, Cubicle House Extension with Slatted Tank, Effluent Tank inside the existing milking parlour building and ancillary works
construct a single storey detached dwellinghouse & detached domestic garage, existing farm vehicle access altered, wastewater treatment system, potable well & all site works.
Midleton GAA wish to apply for planning permission for retention of; 1) construction of a new car parking area in the SE corner of the site and; 2) construction of fencing and a tiered terrace to serve the all weather pitch. All works undertaken at Midleton GAA, Park South, Youghal Road, Midleton Co. Cork.
Cork planning permission grant rate (2026)
Cork's local authorities decided 1,247 planning applications so far in 2026, granting 92% of them — 3 points above the national average of 89%.
92%
Granted
1,148
Permissions granted
99
Refused
Decisions made in 2026 to date, from the public Cork planning register. "Granted" includes permissions granted subject to conditions. Withdrawn, invalid and undecided applications are excluded, so percentages are a share of decided applications. Updated daily — see all counties compared.
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Exempted development in Cork
Cork's local authorities received 98 exempted development notifications in 2018-2022 (Cork City Council: 33, Cork County Council: 65), out of 898 nationwide. Many small projects, like extensions under 45 sq m, garden cabins, and rooftop solar, don't need planning permission at all. Check if yours is exempt.
Applying for planning permission in Cork
Applications go to the local authority for the site (Cork City Council, Cork County Council). The council has 8 weeks from receipt to decide, longer if it asks for further information. The applicant, or anyone who made a submission, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within 4 weeks. See how to apply for planning permission in Cork for fees, the site notice and newspaper notice, and the documents you need, or check the planning fees.
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