Planning application received: I, Patrick Dinneen, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works at Athnowen Church, Grange Road

Patrick Dinneen has submitted a planning application to Cork County Council to change the use of the disused Athnowen Church on Grange Road, Grange, Ovens, Co. Cork, into a residential dwelling. The proposal would see the former church converted into a single four‑bedroom unit, with a new internal first floor inserted within the nave and chancel. The application is for full planning permission and is currently under consideration by the council.

The church, which has stood unused for several years, would be transformed into a modern home while retaining its historic character. The proposed internal changes would create a new first‑floor level, providing additional living space without altering the external appearance of the building. The application includes detailed plans and specifications for the conversion, and the applicant has indicated that the work would be carried out in a manner that respects the building’s heritage.

The town of Grange is also seeing other development activity. A separate planning decision announced by the council concerns a new €1.5 million shower and toilet block in a nearby seaside town, a long‑awaited facility for local residents and visitors. While unrelated to the church conversion, the two projects illustrate the range of planning proposals being considered across the county.

The council will review the application in line with its planning guidelines and will publish a decision once the assessment is complete. Residents and interested parties can view the full application and supporting documents on the Cork County Council website.

For more details, see the Cork County Council planning application and the Irish Independent coverage.

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