Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) For development of this site at Sullivan's Quay…

Application details

Planning reference

26/44506

Council

Cork City Council

Proposal description

Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) For development of this site at Sullivan's Quay, Drinan Street, Cove Street and Meade Street, Cork. The development will consist of: the removal of an existing ESB Substation and the construction of a 503 no. bed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation development to be provided in 2 no. blocks ranging in height from 5 to 11 storeys and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development provides for 67 no. apartments ranging in size from 4 to 8 bedrooms with associated tenant amenity facilities including a reception area, landscaped communal courtyard, gymnasium, entertainment room, student hub, bin stores and bicycle stores. The proposed development will also include a ground floor café and retail unit accessed from Sullivan's Quay with ancillary ESB substation and other plant/service areas at ground floor and rooftop level. The proposed development also includes public realm upgrades on Sullivan's Quay, Drinan Street, Cove Street and Meade Street, and the provision of a new loading bay on Sullivan's Quay. LRD Website: www.SullivansQuayLRD.ie

Location / address

Sullivan's Quay, Drinan Street, Cove Street and Meade Street, Cork

Applicant

Bam Property Ltd.

Agent

Harry Walsh

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

5 Feb 2026

Council decision

Conditional Permission

Council decision date

17 Aug 2026

Appeal lodged

14 Sept 2026

Ward / district

SOUTH GATE A

Grid reference

567385, 571562