408-Bed Student Accommodation, Former St Josephs Convent

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