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James O'’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Demesne (Townland), Newmarket, Co. Cork

Awaiting Validation SRO

Planning application 26/2144

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for modifications to the existing Community Food Services Building and all site development works. The proposed works comprise of the construction of 1 and 2 storey extensions and new basement level to the building consisting of: 1) A Rural Development, Education and Training centre, 2) New front lobby, 3) New food storage and food production areas, staff facilities, storage and offices, 4) Extension to the existing restaurant and wc’s. The proposed development works include a revised car park area, the provision of a new internal access road, the relocation of an underground gas tank, bicycle parking, landscaping, drainage and plant areas. The works will be carried out within the curtilage of Newmarket House which is included on the Record of Protected Structures (where it is referred to as ‘James O'Keeffe Memorial Institute (Newmarket House)’, RPS No. 00162).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Aug 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    8 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
James O'’Keeffe Memorial Institute, Demesne (Townland), Newmarket, Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
14 August 2026
Status
Awaiting Validation SRO
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
8 October 2026

Location

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