Planning application 26/45050
Permission for a proposed development which will consist of the change of use of the existing, currently vacant…
The Half Moon Street mixed use development, on Lavitt's Quay, Paul Street, Paul's Lane, and Half Moon Street, Cork City
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Application received
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Why this application matters
Basement leisure conversion
The proposal would repurpose the vacant basement of the Half Moon Street mixed-use development from retail to a bowling and games-bar leisure/entertainment use, with a bar and reception area, staff and welfare facilities, and ancillary office space.
City-centre mixed-use setting
The site forms part of the Half Moon Street mixed-use development spanning Lavitt's Quay, Paul Street, Paul’s Lane and Half Moon Street in Cork City. Access is proposed through the existing western entrance on Half Moon Street, with a ground-floor stair core and lift.
Related site proposal
The same applicant has also submitted application 26/44507 for development at the Half Moon Street mixed-use development, indicating a further related proposal within the same site complex.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 26/45050
- Council
- Cork City Council
- Proposal description
- Permission for a proposed development which will consist of the change of use of the existing, currently vacant, basement floor level of the Half-Moon Street Mixed Use Development on Lavitts Quay, Paul Street, Paul's Lane and Half-Moon Street, Cork City, from retail use to a leisure/entertainment use (bowling and games bar) including bar/reception area, staff areas, welfare facilities, and ancillary office; stair core and lift at ground floor level, accessed via the existing door to the western (Half-Moon Street) elevation; and all site development works.
- Location / address
- The Half Moon Street mixed use development, on Lavitt's Quay, Paul Street, Paul's Lane, and Half Moon Street, Cork City
- Applicant
- Progressive Commercial Construction Ltd
- Agent
- Ben Cheevers
- Application type
- Permission
- Received / registered
- 23 Sept 2026
- Ward / district
- CENTRE B
- Grid reference
- 567386, 572086
Application location
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Location context
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