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2341719

REFUSED

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the construction of 5 no. dwelling houses on lands associated with the former St. Ann's Hydropathic Establishment, St. Ann's Hill, Kilnamucky, Tower, Blarney, Cork. The development will consist of the construction of 4 no. 4 bedroom detached dwelling houses and 1 no. 5 bedroom detached dwelling house. The proposed development is a change of plan from that originally permitted under Cork County Council Planning Reference 18/7111 and is located within the curtilage of lands associated with the former St. Ann's Hydropathic Establishment (St. Ann's Hydro) which is a Protected Structure RPS ref. no: PS1168. The development will result in the construction of an additional dwelling house. Access to the proposed development will be provided via the permitted access off the R617 road and internal road network. The development will also include all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Jan 2023

  2. Decision due

    20 Mar 2023

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    20 Mar 2023

  4. Appeal submitted

    14 Apr 2023

  5. Grant issued

    29 May 2024

  6. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    29 May 2024

Application Details

Location
Lands asssociated with the , Former St. Anns Hydropathic Establishment , St. Anns Hill Kilnamucky
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
1 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 January 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
20 March 2023
Grant Date
29 May 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-316276-23
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
14 April 2023
Decided
29 May 2024

Location

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