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32 and 33/34 , Washington Street West , Cork

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2442918

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for a change of use of former electronic shop and stores; No. 32 Washington Street West and former solicitors offices and stores; No. 33/34 Washington Street West to licensed premises, incorporating (A) Ground and first-floor bar (interconnecting with existing licenced premises, Nos. 1 & 2 Courthouse Street and Nos. 1 & 2, James Street), together with second floor stores and third floor stores reinstated to attic space only, (B) Internal and external refurbishment/alterations (to include fenestration replacement, new shop front and signage, building façade restoration and roof repairs/remediation to parapets), and all associated site works and services at Nos. 32 and 33/34, Washington Street West, Cork (also adjoining nearby Protected Structure No. 2 James Street; PS145).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 May 2024

  2. Decision due

    9 Dec 2024

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Dec 2024

  4. Grant issued

    28 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
32 and 33/34 , Washington Street West , Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council

Timeline

Registration Date
9 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 December 2024
Grant Date
28 January 2025

Location

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