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Unit 4 , Emmet House , Barrack Square

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2544050

Cork - Cork City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development of this site at Unit 4, Emmet House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, P31E188. The development will consist of: (A) Change of use from offices at first floor level to day care service for vulnerable persons. The subject building is a Regional Protected Structure (RPS Ref: 20842009).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Jul 2025

  2. Decision due

    22 Sept 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Sept 2025

  4. Grant issued

    3 Nov 2025

Application Details

Location
Unit 4 , Emmet House , Barrack Square
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork City Council
Site Area
0.022 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 July 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 September 2025
Grant Date
3 November 2025

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