Proposed Development
Permission for developments at 38/39 Washington Street, Cork City, which is an existing terraced four-storey building Protected Structures 38 Washington Street (PS1105) and 39 Washington Street (PS1106). Planning permission is sought for: (A) Minor demolition works including partial demolition of existing rear flat roof on the first floor; (B) The change of use of vacant first, second and third floors from former restaurant and office use to residential use , to provide 5 no. new residential units ( 4 no. 1 bedroom apartments and 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment); (C) Internal wall alterations, minor elevational alterations to front, side and rear of existing buildings; (D) Construction of a new rear extension at first floor level, and (E) All associated site works.
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Application received
16 Sept 2024
Decision due
13 Jan 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
13 Jan 2025
Grant issued
24 Feb 2025
Application Details
- Location
- 38/39 Washington Street , Cork City
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Cork City Council
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 16 September 2024
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 13 January 2025
- Grant Date
- 24 February 2025
Location
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