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Planning permission in Bantry

Planning permission in Bantry is decided by Cork County Council. Search Bantry planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Bantry over the last 5 years.

Granted in Bantry

79 granted, 6 refused in the last 5 years. That is 1 point above the Cork average.

Applications
116

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
85

Granted or refused

Typical wait
8weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
0%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Bantry

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Cork County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
Construction of a domestic garage plus to carry out all associated site works
Newtown, Bantry, Co. Cork, reference 26/1788
9 Oct 2026
Granted
Permission for the following changes to existing dwelling house: (i) construction of extension to rear, (ii) fenestration changes, (iii)...
Newtown, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 H392, reference 26/1192
10 Sept 2026
Granted
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of a single storey retail warehouse building and the construction of a music and events...
Former G.W Biggs & Co. Site,, Bridge Street and Market Lane,, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 PP96, reference 26/0979
19 Aug 2026
Granted
Permission for relocation of approved dwelling house and change of site boundaries from those approved under previous planning reference 25/00146
Dromleigh South,, Bantry,, Co. Cork, reference 26/0822
21 May 2026
Granted
Permission for the following works to existing dwelling-house: (1) retention of extension to dwelling, (2) removal of 2 no.
Newtown, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 F972, reference 26/0612
28 Apr 2026
Granted
Permission for change of use of existing ground floor unit from food/beverage outlet to retail unit and change of use of proposed commercial...
Barrack Street,, Townlots, Bantry,, Co. Cork,, P75 XE00, reference 26/0419
15 Apr 2026
Granted
Permission for the following works to existing ruinous dwelling: (i) partial demolition of existing walls, (ii) refurbishment of dwelling, (iii)...
Old Barrack Road Town Lots Bantry Co. Cork, reference 25/236
9 Dec 2025
Granted
Permission for the following: (i) retention of reinforced concrete retaining wall constructed to rear and sides of property, (ii) permission for...
6, Old Barrack Road, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75K263, reference 25/5897
5 Nov 2025

Bantry planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Bantry planning

Do I need planning permission in Bantry?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Bantry as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Cork County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Bantry?

Cork County Council is the planning authority for Bantry. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Bantry?

93 in 100 decided applications in Bantry were granted over the last 5 years, from 85 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.