For a 10-year planning permission for a proposed mixed-use development comprising 4 no. new buildings…

Application details

Planning reference

2140702

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

For a 10-year planning permission for a proposed mixed-use development comprising 4 no. new buildings and the conversion of the Odlum’s Building (Record of Protected Structures (RPS) ref. PS856) over a total planning application site area of 1.437 Ha bounded by Kennedy Quay to the north, Marina Walk to the south, Victoria Road to the west and Mill Road to the east, all in the South Docklands of Cork City. The application area is in two parts consisting of a site adjoining Victoria Road to the west and a site adjoining Mill Road to the east. Development proposed in the western part of the planning application area consists of new development to a maximum of 12 no. storeys: (a) Site clearance including the demolition of existing structures consisting of 2 no. silo buildings (R & H Hall) with associated covered conveyors and ancillary single storey buildings, and existing boundary treatments. (b) The construction of 4 no. buildings ranging in height from 9 to 12 storeys over a double basement: Block B of approx. 8,381 sq.m. and 11 no. storeys to hold ground floor convenience retail and entrance to overhead 80 no. apartments (30 no. one bed; 40 no. two bed and 10 no. three bed).Block C1 of approx. 12,169 sq.m. and 9 no. storeys to hold ground floor café and office space, upper floors to be used as office space. The office spaces have been designed to be suitable for a single user or multiple users with subdivisions.Block C2 of approx. 10,633 sq.m. and 9 no. storeys to hold ground floor café and office space, upper floors to be used as office space. The office spaces have been designed to be suitable for a single user or multiple users with subdivisions. Block C3 of approx. 16,212 sq.m. and 12 no. storeys to hold ground floor whole foods convenience store and entrance to office space. Upper floors to be used as office space, the office spaces have been designed to be suitable for a single user or multiple users with subdivisions. Development proposed in the eastern part of the planning application area consists of reuse of the Odlum’s building and new development to a maximum of 9 no. storeys as follows: (c) Conservation works including part demolition, alterations, extension and change of use of the Odlum’s Building (RPS ref. PS856) to provide for; retail and/or café use, office space, conference facilities, food and beverage space, a cinema including a bar/ dining area, a bar/restaurant and 84 no. apartments (35 no. one bed; 35 no. two bed, and 14 no. three

Location / address

Lands between Kennedy Quay, (North) Marina Walk (South), Victoria Road (West) and Mill Road (East)

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

2 Dec 2021

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

28 Jul 2022

Final grant date

30 May 2023

Appeal lodged

24 Aug 2022

Appeal decision

Appeal withdrawn S.140(1)(a)

Appeal decision date

29 May 2023