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Planning permission in Castletownbere

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

Granted in Castletownbere

26 granted, 2 refused in the last 5 years. That is 1 point above the Cork average.

Applications
35

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
28

Granted or refused

Typical wait
11weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
0%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Castletownbere

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

Granted
Permission for the following works to an existing residential terrace property – 1 Refurbish existing 2 storey rear extension to provide 1 no.
Loyola House, Knockaneroe, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, reference 26/1633
12 Aug 2026
Granted
Permission for:- (i) demolition of existing commercial building, (ii) construction of new 2 storey dwelling house in lieu of same, and (iii) all...
Main Street, Knockaneroe, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, reference 26/0354
1 Jul 2026
Granted
Permission for the refurbishment & extensions to existing derelict dwelling including:- (i) raising roof level by 1.10m (approx), (ii)...
North Road, Foildarrig, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, reference 26/0352
7 Apr 2026
Granted
Permission for the following works to existing dwelling house:-(A) Demolition of existing front porch and for construction of new front porch...
Derrymihan West, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, reference 25/5973
25 Mar 2026
Granted
Construction of dwelling house, detached domestic garage, installation of waste water treatment system and for all associated site works
Derrymihin West,, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, reference 25/6097
25 Feb 2026
Granted
Permission for Change of Use of 3 no.
Pier View House West End Knockanroe Castletownbere, Beara, Co. Cork, reference 25/269
1 Jul 2025
Granted
Permission for part demolition to rear of existing pharmacy and for single storey extension in lieu of same for use for additional storage space...
Knockaneroe Castletownbre Co. Cork P75 FF83, reference 24/586
10 Dec 2024
Granted
Permission to construct a single storey extension to an existing Funeral Home, including construction of street-side vehicular entrance to provide...
Harrington's Funeral Home Knockaneroe Castletownbere, Beara Co. Cork P75 YW66, reference 23/565
4 Jun 2024

Castletownbere 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 Castletownbere planning

Do I need planning permission in Castletownbere?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Castletownbere 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 Castletownbere?

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

How many planning applications are granted in Castletownbere?

93 in 100 decided applications in Castletownbere were granted over the last 5 years, from 28 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.