Planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at a site located at the Former St.

Application details

Planning reference

2443455

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at a site located at the Former St. Josephs Convent, Model Farm Road, Cork. The development will consist of: The demolition of the former St. Josephs convent to provide for the construction of a 408 bed Purpose-built Student Accommodation development, café and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development will be provided in 2 no. apartment buildings, 2-5 storeys in height, which include 57 no. apartments ranging in size from 3-7 bedrooms (335 bedspaces) and 73 no. studio apartments, all served by open space, internal student amenities, bin stores, bike stores, ESB substation with a tank room and plant room at basement level. The proposed development will be accessed from Model Farm Road by a new vehicular/pedestrian access and provides for cycle and car parking spaces. LRD Website: www.stjosephslrd2.ie

Location / address

Former St Josephs Convent , Model Farm Road , Cork

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

3 Dec 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

5 Feb 2025

Final grant date

9 Jun 2025

Appeal lodged

5 Feb 2026

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

21 May 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   3 Dec 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   5 Feb 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   27 Feb 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Final grant

   9 Jun 2025

5. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   9 Jun 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

6. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   5 Feb 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

7. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   21 May 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case