Permission for development at East Douglas Street and East Douglas Village, Douglas, Cork.

Application details

Planning reference

2140566

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development at East Douglas Street and East Douglas Village, Douglas, Cork. The proposed development consists of: Demolition of two existing on-site buildings and associated structures. Construction of 65 residential apartments comprising a mix of 1,2 and 3 bed units, residents' gym, residents' meeting room and associated residential amenities. Forty-five of the apartments will be 'Build to rent'. The development will be constructed in 3 blocks. Block A (a 4 to 6-storey block, with 20 apartments). Block B (a 6-storey block, with 15 apartments). Block C (an 8 to 10-storey block, with 30 apartments). Construction of four commercial units for retail/retail services use. Upgrading of the public realm and footpaths at East Douglas Street. New vehicular access to basement car-parking from the Aldi car park. All associated ancillary development works, including commercial signage, external lighting, basement bicycle parking and 18 basement car parking spaces, refuse storage, building services area and attenuation tank; new pedestrian access and crossings; footpaths; drainage, construction pf ESB sub-station and landscaping. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement 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

East Douglas Street, and Douglas Village, Douglas

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

13 Oct 2021

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

7 Dec 2021

Final grant date

23 May 2023

Appeal lodged

12 Jan 2022

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

23 May 2023