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2442796

CONDITIONAL

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development comprising amendments to a permitted Strategic Housing Development of 265 no. units (An Bord Pleanála Ref: 308923- 20) on the site of the Former St Kevin’s Hospital and Grounds, Shanakiel, Cork (A Protected Structure, ‘Saint Kevin’s Hospital’ RPS Ref. PS1154). The proposed amendments include: Replacement of the permitted Block G (A c. 1072.5sq m, 3 no. storey apartment building comprising 5 no. two bedroom duplex apartments and 5 no. four bedroom duplex apartments) with 6 no. two storey townhouses (4 no. three bedroom, 2 no. four bedroom townhouses, cumulatively c. 675.2sq m) including associated private amenity space. The proposed development will also comprise of the internal reconfiguration and change of use of the permitted ground floor creche within the Former St Kevin’s Hospital building (c. 440 sq m; RPS ref. no. PS1154) to provide 6 no. apartments (4 no. one bedroom, 2 no. two bedroom), with no associated changes to elevations of the building; and the change of use and internal reconfiguration of the permitted office/enterprise space within the Chapel to a creche (630 sqm) including the necessary internal servicing and associated outdoor play area. The proposed amendments provide an overall increase of 2 no. additional units on site. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground as well as necessary refurbishment and repair works. This application for the proposed amendments to the consented Strategic Housing Development (ABP Ref: 308923-20), is a Large-scale Residential Development as defined under Section 2 of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended. LRD Website: www.stkevinslrd.com

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Mar 2024

  2. Decision due

    20 May 2024

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    20 May 2024

  4. Grant issued

    1 Jul 2024

Application Details

Location
Former Saint Kevins Hospital , and grounds , Shanakiel
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council

Timeline

Registration Date
26 March 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 May 2024
Grant Date
1 July 2024

Location

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