Planning application received: Permission for retention of a) the removal of a section of the roadside boundary, b) the excavation of the land to the e

A private planning application has been lodged with Cork County Council for a property in Ringabella, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork. The applicant, Sean Na Mbads, has submitted a proposal under reference 26/1096, which was received on 29 April 2026 and is currently listed as “Awaiting Validation” in the council’s planning register. The decision on the application is scheduled for 23 June 2026.

The proposal, which covers the site with the postcode P17HT98, seeks a number of changes to the existing dwelling and its surrounding land. The key elements of the application are as follows:

* **Removal of a section of the roadside boundary** – the applicant intends to excise a portion of the existing road boundary wall that runs along the property line. A new section of road boundary wall is also proposed to be erected as part of the works.

* **Excavation of land to the east of the existing dwelling** – the applicant wishes to undertake earthworks on the eastern side of the house, which will allow for further development of the site.

* **Expansion of the yard area** – the proposal includes an enlargement of the yard, which will provide additional space for the new structures and for future use.

* **Removal of trees** – a number of trees on the site are to be removed to accommodate the proposed works and to improve access to the new building.

* **Construction of a detached double garage** – the applicant plans to build a new detached double garage on the side of the existing dwelling. The garage will feature a first‑floor loft storage area and an office space, providing both storage and working accommodation.

* **Associated site works** – in addition to the above, the application includes all necessary site works, such as the erection of a new road boundary wall and any other works required to complete the development.

The application is being considered by the council’s planning department, which will assess the proposal against local planning policies and any relevant statutory requirements. As the application is currently “Awaiting Validation”, it has not yet been formally approved or rejected by the council. The council will review the application and, if it meets the necessary criteria, will move it forward to the decision stage.

The decision on the application is due on 23 June 2026. During this period, the council may invite further information from the applicant or from interested parties, and may also open a period for public submissions. The outcome will determine whether the proposed changes – including the removal of a section of the roadside boundary, the excavation and expansion of the yard, the removal of trees, and the construction of the detached double garage with loft storage and office area – can proceed.

The application is part of the council’s public planning register, which provides transparency and allows residents and other stakeholders to track developments in their area. The reference number for the application is 26/1096, and it is listed under the applicant’s name, Sean Na Mbads, with the property address at P17HT98 in Ringabella, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork.

For those interested in the progress of this application, the council’s planning portal will provide updates as the decision process unfolds. The outcome will be announced on 23 June 2026, at which point the applicant will know whether the proposed works can be carried out as outlined.

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