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Horgans Quay and , Railway Street , Cork

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2443545

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Planning Permission for a Large Scale Residential Development comprising amendments to a permitted Strategic Housing Development of 302 no. residential units, ground floor retail, crèche and associated site works (An Bord Pleanála Ref: 305278-19) at a site located at Horgan's Quay and Railway Street, Cork. The amendment to permitted scheme will consist of change of use from permitted Tenant Amenity/Management Suite located within the Station Master's Building which is a Protected Structure (RPS No. PS178) and Block B2 to office use including internal and elevational alterations. the development also includes a sloped access ramp to the station master's building and amended external stairs outdoor seating areas to serve retail units 2no. additional bike stands inclusion of internal roller shutters to all retail office and creche units internal changes to permitted bin/bike store re-allocation of 1no. permitted car parking space from residential to office/retail use photovoltaic panels at roof level and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. the proposed development consists of the carrying out of works to protected structure (PS178) Old Railway Station (station master's building).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Dec 2024

  2. Decision due

    24 Feb 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    24 Feb 2025

  4. Grant issued

    1 Apr 2025

Application Details

Location
Horgans Quay and , Railway Street , Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
0.62 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 December 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
24 February 2025
Grant Date
1 April 2025

Location

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