Planning application · Cork County Council

Change of use of existing dwelling to commercial use to be used as a centre

Castlewhite House, Castlewhite, Rochfordstown, T12 XCW8

26/2540 · Cork CountyLodged

up to 2 storeys · Lodged

Planning application 26/2540 to Cork County Council: Change of use of existing dwelling to commercial use to be used as a centre for training assistance, at Castlewhite House, Castlewhite, Rochfordstown. A council decision is due by 24 November 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
26/2540
Planning authority
Cork County Council
Received
30 Sept 2026
Decision due
24 Nov 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Other

Proposed development

i) change of use of existing dwelling to commercial use to be used as a centre for training assistance and therapy dogs for persons living with physical disabilities, together with therapy rooms and training areas ii) Demolition of existing single storey porch to front and a two storey annex to rear and the construction of a two storey extension to former dwelling which is subject to the proposed change of use for use as centre for training assistance dogs. iii) restoration and repair work to existing outbuildings to be repurposed as dog training areas, staff facilities and storage iv) construction of a single storey maintenance garage for use ancillary to the proposed development. v) Wastewater treatment system vi) new visitor & staff car parking area and associated roads and footpaths vii) alterations to existing dwelling and outbuildings subject to the proposed change of use together with all associated site works

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 24 Nov 2026.

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