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Site of the former Southern , Fruits Distribution Company Warehouse , Centre Park Road/

REFUSED

Planning application 2240805

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for retention of the change of use from warehouse/distribution use to market/food emporium and are applying for permission for the demolition of minor internal/external partitions (7.9m2) as well as permission for the change of use from vacant warehouse/distribution use to event and function/gallery space, to recreation use and for change of use from vacant warehouse/distribution use to health/lifestyle store. Permission is also sought for the change of use from a former pumping station to a coffee roasterie. Planning permission is also being applied for the construction of a mezzanine to facilitate seating within the food emporium, the removal of 9 no. car parking spaces (leaving 60 spaces remaining in the existing car park) to facilitate the provision of a parcel pickup depot, permission is also sought for the provision of 44 no. bike parking spaces, parklets, a bike rental hub, an internal concrete staircase, the insertion of roof lightwells/openings, drainage, signage and all associated site development works at the site of the former Southern Fruits Distribution Company Warehouse, Centre Park Road/Kennedy Quay, Cork City. Known as the 'Marina Market' access to the north is through the existing access at Kennedy Quay. Access to the South is via the existing access on Centre Park Road and access to the west is via the existing access at Marina Walk.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Jan 2022

  2. Decision due

    15 Nov 2022

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    15 Nov 2022

Application Details

Location
Site of the former Southern , Fruits Distribution Company Warehouse , Centre Park Road/
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
0.923 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 January 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
15 November 2022

Location

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Permission for the retention of the change of use from warehouse/distribution use to market/food emporium as well as the retention of drainage works and ancillary public toilet facilities and are applying for permission for the change of use from vacant warehouse/ distribution use to event and function/gallery/recreation use. Planning permission is also being sought for the construction of key improvements (surface treatments, lighting and pedestrian and cycle facilities) to Marina Walk this involves the removal of car parking spaces along Marina Walk which is in the ownership of the applicant. Permission is also sought for the provision of 44 no. bicycle parking spaces and the rationalization of the existing car park required to facilitate truck movements associated with waste collection and fire tender access: 29 no. additional spaces are proposed. Permission is sought for the above as well as drainage, staff toilet facilities, additional market units, ancillary washroom and all associated site development works at the site of the former Southern Fruits Distribution Company warehouse, Centre Park Road/Kennedy Quay, Cork City. Known as the 'Marina Market'. The principle access proposed is to the west via the existing access at Marina Walk and access to the south (pedestrian and cyclist only) is via the existing access at Centre Park Road. The current access at Kennedy Quay is proposed to be gated and closed to the general public. A temporary 5 year permission is being sought.

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