Permission for alterations to and extension of Bishopstown Court Shopping Centre…

Application details

Planning reference

2140291

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission for alterations to and extension of Bishopstown Court Shopping Centre including all ancillary site development works. The proposed development will provide for the demolition of the existing western entrance lobby and extensions to the existing store of 2,048 sq. m Gross Floor Area (959 sq. m Net Sales Area). The proposed extensions will accommodate a new western lobby entrance, retail stock room areas, new restaurant seating area, 3 no. retail units. The proposed development provides for a change of use of existing restaurant seating to retail use to facilitate an extension of textile sales area. The proposed development will also include upgrades to existing building facades and elevational signage to include overhang canopies on western, northern and eastern elevations, reconfiguration of delivery set down area permitted under Cork County Council Planning Ref: 19/5412, reconfiguration of car park areas, works to facilitate a pedestrian connection to lands south of the Shopping centre, rooftop PV and plant. The proposed extension will require the diversion of the Glasheen River Culvert and upgrade works to the culvert inlet area. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority.

Location / address

Bishopstown Court Shopping , Centre Bandon Road , Garranedarragh Ardarostig

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Jun 2021

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

4 Oct 2021

Final grant date

15 Nov 2021

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   18 Jun 2021

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   4 Oct 2021

3. Final grant

   15 Nov 2021

4. Works commenced

   31 May 2022Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   31 May 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Works commenced

   1 Jun 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   28 Aug 2023Official NBCO/BCMS data