Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development comprising amendments to a permitted Strategic Housing Development…

Application details

Planning reference

2442796

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development comprising amendments to a permitted Strategic Housing Development of 265 no. units (An Bord Pleanála Ref: 308923- 20) on the site of the Former St Kevin’s Hospital and Grounds, Shanakiel, Cork (A Protected Structure, ‘Saint Kevin’s Hospital’ RPS Ref. PS1154). The proposed amendments include: Replacement of the permitted Block G (A c. 1072.5sq m, 3 no. storey apartment building comprising 5 no. two bedroom duplex apartments and 5 no. four bedroom duplex apartments) with 6 no. two storey townhouses (4 no. three bedroom, 2 no. four bedroom townhouses, cumulatively c. 675.2sq m) including associated private amenity space. The proposed development will also comprise of the internal reconfiguration and change of use of the permitted ground floor creche within the Former St Kevin’s Hospital building (c. 440 sq m; RPS ref. no. PS1154) to provide 6 no. apartments (4 no. one bedroom, 2 no. two bedroom), with no associated changes to elevations of the building; and the change of use and internal reconfiguration of the permitted office/enterprise space within the Chapel to a creche (630 sqm) including the necessary internal servicing and associated outdoor play area. The proposed amendments provide an overall increase of 2 no. additional units on site. The proposed development also includes for all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground as well as necessary refurbishment and repair works. This application for the proposed amendments to the consented Strategic Housing Development (ABP Ref: 308923-20), is a Large-scale Residential Development as defined under Section 2 of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended. LRD Website: www.stkevinslrd.com

Location / address

Former Saint Kevins Hospital , and grounds , Shanakiel

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

26 Mar 2024

Decision

CONDITIONAL

Decision date

20 May 2024

Final grant date

1 Jul 2024

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   26 Mar 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   20 May 2024

3. Final grant

   1 Jul 2024