Lower O'Connell Street, Kinsale

46 parcels, from 15 m² to 2,127 m² (0.21 ha, 0.53 acres), median 171.5 m².

Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

• M2Town Centre/Neighbourhood Centres (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork The zoning objective in the plan
  45 parcels of this street
• R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork The zoning objective in the plan
  1 parcel of this street

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.

• 8 Jun 2026Awaiting f.i. response

  Permission for construction of a 2-4 storey mixed-use building providing 3 no. office/commercial units with undercroft car park, bicycle parking and bin stores at ground floor level and 4 no. apartment (2 no. 3 bed and 2 no. 2 bed) units at upper floors and all ancillary site development works. Ancillary site works include the removal of an existing section of boundary wall. The proposed development is a change of plan from the residential developments previously permitted by Cork County Council Planning References 23/4263 and 23/5517.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1514

• 28 Apr 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission for construction of three storey dwelling with ground floor courtyard, car park, first and second floor terraces and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1092

• 1 Apr 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission for alterations, inc demolition of existing storage building to rear and construction of two storey extension to rear of existing dwelling and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0831

• 1 Apr 2026Invalid - case closed

  Permission for construction of three storey dwelling with ground floor courtyard, car park, first and second floor terraces and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0828

• 1 Apr 2026Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for the construction of three storey dwelling with ground floor courtyard, car park, first and second floor terraces and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0829

• 22 Dec 2025Unconditional permission

  Permission for Partial demolition, extensions, alterations and modifications to the existing Actons Hotel consisting of: a) the demolition of existing single storey changing rooms to rear of function room, b) a four storey extension to the main hotel building to provide 12 no. additional bedrooms, c) minor demolition, alterations and refurbishment works to the existing function room, including a new facade and access arrangement; d) replacement of the existing bay windows on front elevation, e) a new lobbied entrance to the main bar from the car park, f) the reconfiguration of the parking and landscaping to the front of the hotel site, g) the construction of 2 no. 4 storey residential units for ancillary staff accommodation with workshop and covered storage area on the ground floor, and the reconfiguration of 5 no. existing car parking spaces on Lower O’Connell Street h) the demolition of existing extensions of house no.s 14 (Protected Structure) and 15 Lower O’Connell Street and the internal alteration and restoration of house no.s 14 (Protected Structure) and 15 Lower O’Connell Street for short term letting/accommodation; and i) all associated ancillary development. The development consists of work to a Protected Structure. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 19/6900.

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 25/6928

• 26 Jul 2023Conditional permission

  The demolition of an existing single storey office building and roadside boundary wall and the construction of a new 2-4 storey replacement building providing 4 No. apartment units and all other ancillary works including an undercroft car park, bicycle parking and bin stores.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5517

• 13 Jul 2023Conditional

  Permission for the following modifications to the trident hotel Kinsale consisting of; a) the removal of the storage area/ WC's and extension of the southern wing to provide 1 no. 3-bedroom hotel apartment including balcony area; b) the construction of a new boardwalk, seating area and information/ticket kiosk (associated with the adjoining marina); c) the removal of existing ceiling at first floor level above restaurant to provide replacement ceiling; d) change of use of existing function room and ancillary rooms at second floor level on the northern wing to provide 7 no. additional suites/bedrooms; e) alterations to the façade of existing hotel to include enlarged windows and doors on the south elevation, skylights, doors and windows on the north elevation, alterations to bedroom windows on west elevation and alterations to inner south façade to provide French doors and juliette balconies, and f) all associated ancillary site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5446

• 22 Jun 2023Incompleted application

  Permission for the following modifications to the Trident Hotel Kinsale consisting of; a) the removal of storage area/WC's and extension of the southern wing to provide 1 no. 3-bedroom hotel apartment including balcony area; b) the construction of a new boardwalk, seating area and information/ticket kiosk (associated with the adjoining marina); c) the removal of existing ceiling at first floor level above restaurant to provide replacement ceiling; d) the change of use of existing function room and ancillary rooms at second floor level on the northern wing to provide 7 no. additional suites/bedrooms; e) alterations to the façade of existing hotel to include enlarged windows and doors on the south elevation, skylights, doors and windows on the north elevation, alterations to bedroom windows on west elevation and alterations to inner south façade to provide french doors and juliette balconies, and f) all associated ancillary site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5279

• 3 Apr 2023Conditional

  The demolition of top floor and attic floor of the existing Kinsale Yacht Club and the lowering of the roof to align with the original roofline and adjoining former Customs House, and external restoration and associated internal alterations. The existing building is a Protected Structure.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4620

• 20 Feb 2023Conditional permission

  For proposed development of a dwelling house (change of plan from previously granted Planning No.21/5563), works to consist of the following : 1) demolish the existing roofless concrete walled shed, 2) construct a new three-storey dwelling house with ground floor domestic garage and roof space storage attic/ amenity balcony, 3) Connection to the mains water supply and mains wastewater system, 4) Carry out all associated site and ancillary works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4263

• 12 Sept 2022Refused

  Permission for the demolition of an existing single storey office building and roadside boundary wall, and the construction of a new 3-4 storey, replacement mixed-use building and all ancillary site works. Ground floor of the proposed building will contain office and storage areas with undercroft car park and bicycle parking. The upper floors of the proposed building will contain 3 no. apartments comprising 2 no. 3-bedroom and 1 no. 2-bedroom units.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6059

• 25 Jun 2021Refused

  The demolition of an existing single storey building and roadside boundary wall, and the construction of a new 4/5 storey replacement mixed-use building and all ancillary site works. Ground floor of the proposed building will contain offices and canteen with undercroft car park, bicycle parking and bin storage facilities. Upper floors of the proposed building will contain 3 no. 3 bedroom apartment units.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5773

• 4 Jun 2021Conditional

  1. Demolish the existing roofless concrete walled shed. 2. Construct a new three-storey dwelling house - ground floor domestic garage, boatshed, workshop, first and second floor living accommodation including 3 bedrooms. 3. Connection to the mains water supply and mains wastewater system. 4. Carry out all associated site and ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5563

• 17 May 2021Conditional permission

  (A) Alterations and two storey extension to existing dwelling house (B) The construction of 2 no. three storey dwelling houses with ground floor courtyards, first and second floor terraces and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5301

• 14 May 2021Incompleted application

  1. Demolish the existing roofless concrete walled shed. 2. Construct a new three-storey dwelling house - ground floor garage - store, first and second floor living accommodation including 3 bedrooms. 3. Connection to the mains water supply and mains wastewater system. 4. Carry out all associated site and ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5312

• 9 Dec 2020Conditional permission

  The construction of a mixed-use 4 storey building which will contain a takeaway coffee kiosk/retail unit and an information/ticket booking office unit and a total no. of six residential apartments with ancillary service area, car parking, storage and all associated site development works. The development which includes: (a) takeaway coffee kiosk/retail unit of 20 square meters in floor area on the ground floor, (b) an information/ticket booking office unit of 17 square meters in floor area with a display window on the ground floor, (c) a lift and access stair core serving the apartments with individual apartment storage lockers on each apartment floor, (d) surface car parking for 12 no. cars, bike storage, common staff toilet, bins storage, and associated services area at ground floor level, (e) 1 no.2 bed apartment and 1 no.3 bed apartment at first floor level, (f) 1 no.2 bed apartment and 1 no.3 bed apartment at second floor level, (g) 2 no.2 bed apartments at third floor level and (h) all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6755

• 24 Jun 2020Refused

  The construction of a 4 storey residential development which will contain a total no. of six apartments with ancillary service area, car parking, storage and all associated site development works. The residential development which includes: (a) a lift and access stair core, (b) surface car parking for 12 no. cars, bike storage, apartment locker storage, bin storage and associated services area at ground floor level, (c) 1 no.2 bed apartment and 1 no.3 bed apartment at first floor level, (d) 1 no.2 bed apartment and 1 no.3 bed apartment at second floor level, (e) 2 no.2 bed apartments at third floor level and (f) all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5303

• 21 Apr 2020Incompleted application

  Retention of removal of part of rock ledge and permission for retention for raised garden area and associated access stairway, permission for retention for extensions to and completion for the renovations and extensions to 4 no. dwelling houses (known as Units A+B Maryvillie (No. 60) and 61 & 62), together with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4804

• 16 Mar 2020Incompleted application

  Permission for retention of removal of part of rock ledge and permission for raised garden area and associated access stairway, permission for retention for extension to and completion for the renovations and extensions to 4 no. dwelling houses (known as Units A+B Maryvillie (no. 60) and 61 & 62), together with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4547

• 14 Feb 2020Incompleted application

  Permission for retention and completion for the renovations and extensions to 4 no. dwelling houses (known as Units A+B Maryvillie (no. 60) and 61 & 62), together with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4285

• 11 Feb 2020Unconditional

  Change of use of 1 no. 3-storey residential unit to short term holiday letting.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4251

• 24 Jan 2020Conditional

  Change of use of the former Customs House (formerly in residential use) to 5 no. apartments for short term holiday letting. The proposed works include lower ground floor and ground floor extensions to the rear and internal alterations, conservation repair works to the existing facades and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4106

• 23 Dec 2019Incompleted application

  Change of use from residential to short-term holiday letting.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/7107

• 19 Dec 2019Incompleted application

  Change of use of the former Customs House (formerly in residential use) to 5 no. apartments for short term letting. The proposed works include ground, first floor extensions to the rear and internal alterations, conservation repair works to the existing facades and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/7028

The 25 most recent of 78 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.