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Former St Josephs Convent , Model Farm Road , Cork

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2443455

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at a site located at the Former St. Josephs Convent, Model Farm Road, Cork. The development will consist of: The demolition of the former St. Josephs convent to provide for the construction of a 408 bed Purpose-built Student Accommodation development, café and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development will be provided in 2 no. apartment buildings, 2-5 storeys in height, which include 57 no. apartments ranging in size from 3-7 bedrooms (335 bedspaces) and 73 no. studio apartments, all served by open space, internal student amenities, bin stores, bike stores, ESB substation with a tank room and plant room at basement level. The proposed development will be accessed from Model Farm Road by a new vehicular/pedestrian access and provides for cycle and car parking spaces. LRD Website: www.stjosephslrd2.ie

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Dec 2024

  2. Decision due

    5 Feb 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    5 Feb 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    24 Feb 2025

  5. Grant issued

    9 Jun 2025

  6. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    9 Jun 2025

Application Details

Location
Former St Josephs Convent , Model Farm Road , Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
0.8 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
5 February 2025
Grant Date
9 June 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-321978-25
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
24 February 2025
Decided
9 June 2025

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2342499REFUSED1 Dec 2023

Permission for a Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) at a site located at the Former St. Josephs Convent, Model Farm Road, Cork. The development will consist of: The demolition of the former St. Josephs convent to provide for the construction of a 450 bed Purpose-built Student Accommodation development and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development will be provided in 3 no. apartment blocks ranging in height from 2-5 storeys including 42 no. apartments ranging in size from 3-6 bedrooms (226 bedspaces) and 224 studio apartments, all served by open space, internal student amenities, bin stores, bike store, ESB substation and roof mounted plant. The proposed development will be accessed from Model Farm Road by a new vehicular/pedestrian access and provides for cycle and car parking spaces. LRD Website: www.stjosephslrd.ie

Former Saint Josephs Convent , Model Farm Road , Cork

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1938449CONDITIONAL11 Jun 2019

Permission for demolition of existing single storey extension and construction of new single storey extension to rear and side of existing two storey dwelling, internal and external façade alterations and all associated site works.

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1838070CONDITIONAL1 Oct 2018

Permission for retention and demolition of existing garage to side of dwelling, permission to demolish existing rear single storey kitchen and permission for construction of an extension to the front, side and rear of the existing dwelling and all associated site works.

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1938759CONDITIONAL4 Oct 2019

Permission... for the demolition of an existing single storey kitchen annex to rear (south) and chimney stack to the side (west) and construction of a 2 storey extension to the side (west) and a part single storey part 2 storey extension to rear (south), conversion of attic to den with the provision of rooflights to attic space, elevational changes to front (north) of an existing dwelling house and all necessary and ancillary site works to complete development. The ground floor of the extension is to be used as a granny flat.

14 Woodlawn , Model Farm Road , Cork

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2140518CONDITIONAL23 Sept 2021

Permission for proposed development on site at Lee Garage, Model Farm Road, Cork. Proposed works: (1) Demolition of existing amenity shop forming part of existing filling station; (2) Change of use of part of existing car show room to new forecourt convenience shop ancillary to existing filling station, with internal alterations to provide the following areas: ancillary retail area (99.8m2) including off-licence use ancillary to the primary retail use, ancillary cafe deli food offer counter and food prep area, customer seating area, staff amenities, public amenities, manager office, ATM, fuel sale counter, food store and plant room; (3) Construction of proposed extension to front of existing building to accommodate new customer seating area; (4) Minor alterations to existing elevations; (5) New parking layout to include provision of E-car parking spaces, motorcycle parking spaces and bicycles parking area; (6) Construction of stand-alone bin storage outbuilding and stand-alone MV substation building; (7) Proposed alterations to existing forecourt canopy; (8) All associated site works.

Lee Garage , Model Farm Road , Cork

92m
2139841CONDITIONAL18 Jan 2021

Permission is sought for the construction of an extension to the rear and side of dwelling including demolition of existing rear kitchen. the construction of a shed to the side of dwelling and the construction of a new shed and home office in the rear garden of dwelling and all associated site works

19 Laburnum Lawn , Model Farm Road

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2442901CONDITIONAL2 May 2024

Permission for the following works to existing two storey dwelling: 1) demolish existing single storey porch, garage and domestic extension to front, side and rear of existing dwelling, 2) construct two storey and single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling, 3) internal and external alterations and 4) all associated works

12 Woodlawn , Model Farm Road , Cork

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2342391CONDITIONAL24 Oct 2023

Permission for the following works to existing two storey dwelling: (1) Demolish existing single-storey porch, garage and domestic extension to front, side and rear of existing dwelling, (2) Construct new single and two-storey extension to side and rear of dwelling, (3) Internal and external alterations and (4) All associated works.

12 Woodlawn , Model Farm Road , Cork

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2543976CONDITIONAL26 Jun 2025

Permission to demolish existing single storey domestic garage to the side and single storey kitchen extension to the rear of his two storey dwelling, to construct new two storey extensions to the side and the rear of the dwelling and to carry out all associated site works.

No.21 Laburnum Lawn , Model Farm Road , Cork

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1938278CONDITIONAL1 Mar 2019

Permission for the following (a) Single storey extension to the Eastern elevation of existing dwelling, (b) Raised patio at the rear of the house Northern Elevation, (c) Fenestration changes to Eastern Elevation along with all associated site works.

24 Woodlawn , Model Farm Road , Co. Cork

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