Permission and permission for retention for development at ‘The Lough Shopping Centre’, Togher Road, Togher, Cork City…

Application details

Planning reference

2039655

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission and permission for retention for development at ‘The Lough Shopping Centre’, Togher Road, Togher, Cork City, comprising permission for (I) Construction of extensions to existing Super Valu building at ground and first floor level, including alterations to the internal layout allowing the upgrading and modernisation of the existing retail store with additional retail floor space, back-of- house facilities and storage at ground level, and retail storage and store-associated office space at first floor level; (II) Modernisation of the building elevations comprising alterations to the building facade including revised material finishes, roof profile, fenestration and retail-associated signage; (III) The expansion and upgrading of the existing parking facilities on site from 86 no. existing carparking spaces to 128 no. proposed carparking spaces including 4 no. disability spaces and 4 no. EV charging spaces; plus 4 no. motorcycle parking spaces and 22 no. bicycle parking spaces; (IV) The upgrading of pedestrian linkages immediately adjoining the site, and alterations to and relocation of vehicular entrances, including the demolition of existing boundary walls onto Togher Road; (V) Construction of an extension to ‘The Lough Laundrette’, Unit 4, at ground floor level; (VI) Construction of an extension to ‘Jumbo’s Chinese Takeaway’, Unit 5, at ground floor level; (VII) All other associated site works and ancillary services. Retention permission is also sought for (I) The demolition of a domestic garage on land which now forms part of ‘The Lough Shopping Centre’ site and proposed development area. (II) Alterations to the existing south, east and west boundary wall.

Location / address

The Lough Shopping Centre , Togher Road , Togher

Application type

RETENTION

Received / registered

6 Nov 2020

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

12 Jul 2021

Final grant date

23 Aug 2021

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   6 Nov 2020

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   12 Jul 2021

3. Final grant

   23 Aug 2021

4. Works commenced

   26 Oct 2021Official NBCO/BCMS data