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2140566

REFUSED

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development at East Douglas Street and East Douglas Village, Douglas, Cork. The proposed development consists of: Demolition of two existing on-site buildings and associated structures. Construction of 65 residential apartments comprising a mix of 1,2 and 3 bed units, residents' gym, residents' meeting room and associated residential amenities. Forty-five of the apartments will be 'Build to rent'. The development will be constructed in 3 blocks. Block A (a 4 to 6-storey block, with 20 apartments). Block B (a 6-storey block, with 15 apartments). Block C (an 8 to 10-storey block, with 30 apartments). Construction of four commercial units for retail/retail services use. Upgrading of the public realm and footpaths at East Douglas Street. New vehicular access to basement car-parking from the Aldi car park. All associated ancillary development works, including commercial signage, external lighting, basement bicycle parking and 18 basement car parking spaces, refuse storage, building services area and attenuation tank; new pedestrian access and crossings; footpaths; drainage, construction pf ESB sub-station and landscaping. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Oct 2021

  2. Decision due

    7 Dec 2021

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    7 Dec 2021

  4. Appeal submitted

    12 Jan 2022

  5. Grant issued

    23 May 2023

  6. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    23 May 2023

Application Details

Location
East Douglas Street , and Douglas Village , Douglas
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council

Timeline

Registration Date
13 October 2021
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
7 December 2021
Grant Date
23 May 2023

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-312475-22
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
12 January 2022
Decided
23 May 2023

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