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Lands to the immediate south of , Ballyvolane Shopping Centre , bordered by Ballyhooly Road (R614) to the east and

REFUSED

Planning application 2442857

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development at: Lands to the immediate south of Ballyvolane Shopping Centre, bordered by Ballyhooly Road (R614) to the east and the North Ring Road (R635) to the south. The development will consist of: The use of lands south of Ballyvolane Shopping Centre's car park (c1.42ha) as an Urban Farm (agricultural use) focused on market gardening, agroforestry and ancillary educational activities. Lands north of the Glen River will be used for market gardening (the cultivation of fruits and vegetables). The market garden will include a Polytunnel (210 square metres), a repurposed shipping container (28.2 square metres) that will serve as a canteen/toilet/storage facility, crop growing areas and an outdoor welcome area for educational purposes. To the south of the river an Agroforestry System is proposed, comprised of tress with understorey crops of fruit, flowers and vegetables. The trees will be selected to provide crops of fruits. The development will also include: Wood chip pathways, a small bridge structure (2.24m wide) across the Glen River, landscaping, tree planting, rain harvesting barrels, boundary fencing, a riparian buffer, a set down/collection area within the shopping centre's car park, temporary access from the R614 Ballyhooly Road during construction works and all other associated site development works/services including a connection to the shopping centre's foul network. Potable water and electricity will also be provided by the shopping centre.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Apr 2024

  2. Decision due

    10 Jun 2024

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    10 Jun 2024

Application Details

Location
Lands to the immediate south of , Ballyvolane Shopping Centre , bordered by Ballyhooly Road (R614) to the east and
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
1.24 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 April 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
10 June 2024

Location

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