West Beach, Cobh
Co. Cork: the land, its zoning and planning, and every recorded sale since 2010
- Land parcels
- 9
- median 212 m²
- Median price
- —
- 2 market sales since 2021, too few
- Zoning
- M2
- Town Centre/Neighbourhood Centres, 9 of 9 parcels
- Planning
- 29
- applications within 15 m of the street since 2010
Estimate About €154,000 for a second-hand house here at 2026 prices; one sale in two between €131,000 and €187,000. Refine the estimate
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, within 15 m of the street
9 parcels, from 15 m² to 453 m², median 212 m².
Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Zoning
Development plan, within 15 m of the street
- M2Town Centre/Neighbourhood Centres (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork The zoning objective in the plan
9 parcels of this street - R3Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork The zoning objective in the plan
No parcel of this street has its centre in it
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.
Planning applications
Sites within 15 m of the street, newest first
20 Mar 2026Refused
Permission for retention of three number canopies to facilitate existing cafe which is the kiosk a protected structure, and any of the public in general in who wish to use. On an existing footpath and all associated site works
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 26/0704
17 Oct 2025Prepare invalid letter
Permission for retention of three number canopies to facilitate existing Addicted Cafe, and any of the public in general who wish to use. On a existing footpath and all assocaited site works
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/6211
18 Jun 2025Conditional permission
Permission for the construction of a 4 storey building. The proposed building will consist of a gaming/amusement arcade at ground floor level with 2 no. 1-bed apartments at first floor level and 2 no. 2-bed duplex apartments at second and third floor level. Access to the gaming/amusement arcade will be provided via an entrance on West Beach while access to the apartments in the upper floors will be via a separate entrance onto Rahilly Street.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5173
15 May 2024Conditional
Permission for the following to a protected structure: (1) Permission for Retention for conversion of one no. duplex apartment, previously permitted over two floors (Apartment 5 on the second and third floor) into two separate apartments (Apartment 3 on the second floor and Apartment 6 on the third floor. (2) Permission for a material change of use of the first floor building from a permitted restaurant into office space and all associated siteworks.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4866
17 Nov 2023Conditional
The retention of Kiosk structure (which is a Protected Structure), including upgraded ridges to lead, upgraded PVC gutters and downpipes to metal, two external security cameras and for change of use to café.
Retention · Cork County Council, 23/6302
20 Oct 2022Withdrawn
The retention of the existing structure "The Kiosk", which is a protected structure, including upgraded ridges to lead, upgraded PVC gutters and downpipes to metal, external security cameras and for change of use to café.
Retention · Cork County Council, 22/6370
8 Sept 2022Incompleted application
Permission for retention of the existing structure which is a protected structure including upgraded ridges to lead, upgraded PVC gutters and downpipes to metal, external security cameras and for change of use to café.
Retention · Cork County Council, 22/6035
13 Sept 2021Withdrawn
Permission for retention of 3no. canopies to facilitate existing “Addicted” café on existing footpath and all associated site works.
Retention · Cork County Council, 21/6504
13 Jul 2020Refused
The installation of an ATM machine to the existing south elevation of the retail shop. The property is listed as a Protected Structure – Ref No. 10017020.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5466
27 May 2020Conditional
The removal of existing external corporate signage including spotlights and replacement of same with a) New 450mm high halo-illuminated individual AIB stainless steel letters, b) new 150mm high pinmounted individual stainless steel letters ‘’Cobh’’, c) new external illuminated 600 x 600mm double sided projecting sign with new spotlights and d) new ATM surround, noting that the building is a “Protected Structure”.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/5058
2 Mar 2020Incompleted application
The development will consist of the installation of an ATM machine to the existing south elevation. 10 West Beach, Cobh, Cork is listed as a Protected Structure – Ref No. 10017020.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4435
18 Feb 2020Incompleted application
a) New 450mm high halo-illuminated individual AIB stainless steel letters, b) new 150mm high pinmounted individual stainless steel letters ‘’Cobh’’, c) new external illuminated 600 x 600mm double sided projecting sign and d) new ATM surround.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4309
16 Jan 2020Incompleted application
The installation of an ATM machine to the existing south elevation.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4033
24 Aug 2018Conditional
Construction of a 4 storey building consisting of gaming/amusement arcade at ground floor level and 4 no. apartments at first, second and third floor levels consisting of 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment, 1 no. studio apartment and 2 no. 2 bedroom duplex units. Access to the gaming/amusement arcade will provide via an entrance on West Beech while access to the apartments will be provided via an entrance from Rahilly Street (change of plan to part of permission granted under PL. Reg. 17/5969)
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6249
30 Jul 2018Incompleted application
Alterations to a 4 storey building permitted by 17/05969 at a site. The proposed alterations include the replacement of 2 no. apartment units and office space permitted at first , second and third floors with 4 no. apartments consisting of 1 no. 1-bedroom apartment , 1 no. studio apartment and 2 no. 2-bedroom duplex units and elevational changes. Access to the proposed apartment units will be provided via an entrance from Rahilly Street.
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6006
28 Jul 2017Conditional
The construction of a 4 storey building. The proposed building will consist of a gaming/amusement arcade at ground floor level with ancillary offices located at first floor level, 1 no. 1 bedroom apartment will be situated at first floor level with 2 no. 2 bedroom duplex apartments at 2nd and 3rd floor levels. Access to the gaming/amusement arcade will be provided via an entrance on West Beach while, access to the apartments in the upper floors will be via a separate entrance onto Rahilly Street.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/5969
22 Aug 2014Conditional
External alterations to structure currently used as a photography studio. Alterations to include installation of a window on front (Northern) elevation, reinstatement of original signage to front (Northern) elevation and installation of lettering to side (Western) elevation
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5784
23 Jul 2014Incompleted application
External alterations to protected structure. Alterations include installation of a window on front (Northern) elevation, reinstatement of original signage to front (Northern) elevation and installation of lettering to side (Western) elevation
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5587
29 Apr 2014Conditional
New Shop Front and Signage [Protected Structure]
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/52009
22 Aug 2013Conditional
[1] Change of use of ground floor to Office Accommodation and alterations to East and South Elevation with painted signage on facia of East and South elevations [2] Retention of hanging sign and nameplate sign on South elevation. [Protected Structure]
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/52015
22 Mar 2013Conditional
Partial change of use of Protected Structure: [a] material change of use of section of 1st Floor Restaurant to Beauty Boutique accessed from ground floor entrance and all associated works [b] Alterations to existing ground floor facade
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/52007
17 Aug 2010Unconditional
Removal of existing automated teller maching and provision of 1 new automated teller machine and stainless steel surround. The proposed work involves the modification of existing ATM opening to accommodate the new automated teller maching. Works to the new opening will involve lowering the cill level and reducing the width of the existing opening. All new finishes will match surrounding finishes. [Protected Structure].
Permission · Cork County Council, 10/52021
1 Jul 2010Withdrawn
Retention of Single Storey Extension to Hairdressing Salon
Retention · Cork County Council, 10/52014
30 Jun 2009Conditional
Change of use from existing vacant ground floor retail outlet to cafe/retail outlet. Works consist of food preparation facilities, cafe seating, toilets and additional ventilation by air conditioning cassette unit with no modifications to street front elevation.
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/52020
9 Nov 2006Conditional
Renovation works to existing 1st floor apartment accommodation. The works will include changing profile to rear of roof with minor alterations to front of roof, raising existing rear stair annex, addition of velux windows to the rear of roof and associated ancillary works. The proposed development consists of works to a Protected Structure.
Permission · Cork County Council, 06/52081
The 25 most recent of 29 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Every recorded sale
7 sales, newest first
| Date | Address, as recorded | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | 23/24 WEST BEACH, COBH, COUNTY CORK (not full market price) | €300,000 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | APT 1, 1 WEST BEACH, COBH | €744,000 |
| 14 Jun 2022 | 23/24 WEST BEACH, COBH, COUNTY CORK | €100,000 |
| 28 Jun 2019 | APT 1, 4 WEST BEACH, COBH | €600,000 |
| 15 Sept 2016 | 8 WEST BEACH, COBH, CORK | €180,000 |
| 20 Sept 2013 | 12 WEST BEACH, COBH, CO. CORK | €32,000 |
| 21 Dec 2012 | 11 West Beach, Cobh, Cork | €160,000 |
Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.