Permission for development on a 0.32 Ha site at The Former Square Deal premises ( a Protected Structure)…

Application details

Planning reference

1737406

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development on a 0.32 Ha site at The Former Square Deal premises ( a Protected Structure), Washington Street West, Cork City (bounded to the south by Washington street , to the west by Woods Street, to the north by Lynch's Street and to the east by buildings fronting Little Hanover Street). The development, measuring 9,458 sq m, which will range in height from part 2 to part 6 no. Storey's will consist of: the retention of the 19th century two- and three-storey redbrick section to Washington Street West. The provision of a mixed use development including a co-working space with associated café/ bar meeting rooms and ancillary spaces (1,605 sq m ); a café (310 sq m) ; and a student accommodation residence (7,543 sq m ) ( which will be utilised for short-term letting during student holiday periods) providing 242 no. bed spaces.

Location / address

The Former Square Deal Premises (Prot. Struc.), (Bounded by Washington Street Woods Street, Lynch’s Street and Little Hanover Street)

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

28 Apr 2017

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

8 Mar 2018

Final grant date

17 May 2018

Appeal lodged

9 Apr 2018

Appeal decision date

9 Apr 2018