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(1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse. This…

Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old Head, Kinsale, County Cork

Decision code: Grant with Conditions

Council decision recorded: August 19, 2026

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

26 Jun 2026Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 631004de2ee7ad7fbf263887b80519111fb00da265c105d66226155c040e37da · field: ReceivedDate
19 Aug 2026Council decisionGrant with Conditions
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 631004de2ee7ad7fbf263887b80519111fb00da265c105d66226155c040e37da · field: DecisionDate
23 Sep 2026Grant recorded
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 631004de2ee7ad7fbf263887b80519111fb00da265c105d66226155c040e37da · field: GrantDate

What changed

Updated in the retained record: Source status, Grant recorded.

Compare the previous and updated values

Source status: Decision Issued → Application Closed; Grant recorded: not supplied → 2026-09-23

Observed: 30 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old Head, Kinsale, County Cork. Proposal excerpt: “(1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse. This comprises of the reduction of the overall footprint of the permitted bar and restaurant area from 419.9 m2 to 284.9 m2, modifications to the …”

Location & nearby applications

Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old Head, Kinsale, County Cork

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

Permission for alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling including the demolition of single storey extensions to th…About 3.7 km · The Old Schoolhouse, Lispatrick Lower, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork. P17 XN97Ref 26/1273 · Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Permission for:- 1) Change of use of existing structure known as Tom Reily's House (Building A) from agricultural shed to use…About 4.2 km · Kilcolman, Ballinspittle, Old Head of Kinsale, Co. Cork. P17 HW42Ref 26/2252 · Awaiting Recommendation
Permission for the retention of a single storey side extension to an existing dwelling.About 4.9 km · Coolbane, Ballincurrig, Garrylucas West, Ballinspittle, Co. Cork.Ref 26/1518 · Decision code: Unconditional Permission

Documents & sources

Cork County Council · Reference 26/1722

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Final Grant · 2026-09-23
Notification of Decision · 2026-08-24
Notification of Decision · 2026-08-24
Notification of Decision · 2026-09-16
Notification of Decision · 2026-09-16
Site location map · 2026-06-26
Site location map · 2026-06-26
Application Form - Part A · 2026-06-26
Site layout plan · 2026-06-26
Site Notice · 2026-06-26
Newspaper Notice · 2026-06-26
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-14
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-14
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-14
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-14
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-14
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-14
Acknowledgement/Validation Letter · 2026-07-14
Land owner consent · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Other Assessments · 2026-06-26
Planner's Report · 2026-08-17
Plans, Sections, Elevations · 2026-06-26
Plans, Sections, Elevations · 2026-06-26
Plans, Sections, Elevations · 2026-06-26
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-07-14
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-08-04
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-08-07
Report Received from Internal Staff · 2026-08-17
Drawings - General · 2026-06-26
Drawings - General · 2026-06-26
Drawings - General · 2026-06-26
Drawings - General · 2026-06-26
Drawings - General · 2026-06-26
Application - Cover Letter · 2026-06-26

Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 631004de2ee7ad7fbf263887b80519111fb00da265c105d66226155c040e37da

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 631004de2ee7ad7fbf263887b80519111fb00da265c105d66226155c040e37da

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-30T08:30:03.259910+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file

(1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse. This comprises of the reduction of the overall footprint of the permitted bar and restaurant area from 419.9 m2 to 284.9 m2, modifications to the southern façade of the permitted clubhouse at upper ground floor level including external finishes; the relocation of the permitted cigar room including reconfiguration of the floor layout and modifications to the external facades; and all associated ancillary development works. (2) Permission for construction of a single storey extension on the upper ground floor of the eastern section of the permitted clubhouse to replace a permitted roof garden with an additional four guest bedrooms and all associated ancillary development works including drainage and a sedum green roof. (3) Permission for change of use from a permitted spa with pool to guest bedrooms at the lower ground floor level of the permitted western extension of the clubhouse. This will comprise the construction of four guest bedrooms and all associated ancillary development works including modifications to the southern façade. (4) Permission for modifications to the permitted clubhouse to include internal reconfiguration of the floor layout of the permitted pro-shop, members bar and lounge, members changing rooms and ancillary clubhouse services as well as modifications to the western façade. The clubhouse is permitted under Planning Reference No.’s 19/05572 and 20/05903 and extended under Planning Reference. no. 24/04870.

Application details

Reference: 26/1722
Site address: Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old Head, Kinsale, County Cork
Application type: Permission
Latest reported outcome: Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Date received: June 26, 2026
Decision due: August 20, 2026
Council decision date: August 19, 2026
Authority: Cork County Council

All recorded updates to this application

Dates below show when a change was first retained, not when a planning event happened.

2026-09-30
- Source status: Decision Issued → Application Closed
- Grant recorded: → 2026-09-23

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