The development will consist of; Twi new Entrance Buildings 53m2 with vertical access to a subsurface link of 139m2…

Application details

Planning reference

1436130

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of; Twi new Entrance Buildings 53m2 with vertical access to a subsurface link of 139m2 connected to the southern end of stations existing underpass. The Entrance Buildings will incorporate information systems, public address, ticket vending, seating, commercial advertising, provision for potential future retail vending. New bi-directional road linking future retail vending. New bi-directional road linking Railway Street/Alfred Street and Horgans Quay serving the new entrance buildings which will include partial demolition of existing protected perimeter stone wall to form a junction with Horgans Quay. The new road will incorporate traffic lights, traffic calming features, pavements, bus stops with shelters, cycle parking with shelters and taxi set-down. Street lighting, bollards, storm water drainage and perimeter railings. Carpark with 140 spaces with 'Pay & Display' and set-down area accessed from Horgans Quay. Repairs to the rear (Horgans Quay) side of the Station include demolition of the existing boiler room, removal of existing metal chimneys and redundant cables. Repairs to brickwork and repointing where necessary. Repairs to the Signal Cabin. Repairs to the Goods Depot's eastern and Northern facade including removal of vegetation, removal of single storey outbuildings, removal of loading platforms, hacking of loose plaster and making good where necessary.

Location / address

Kent Station, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

5 Sept 2014

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

30 Oct 2014

Final grant date

2 Dec 2014