First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.
Legacy batch date (exact collection time unavailable): 6 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.
Why it matters locally
The proposal concerns Former G.W Biggs & Co. Site,, Bridge Street and Market Lane,, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 PP96. Proposal excerpt: “The proposed development will consist of the demolition of a single storey retail warehouse building and the construction of a music and events centre to comprise: • A multi-purpose auditorium (1105.5sqm) incorporating a…” Demolition is included in the proposal description.
Location & nearby applications
Former G.W Biggs & Co. Site,, Bridge Street and Market Lane,, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 PP96
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Source records and verification details
Change record: NPAD · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable
Proposal: NPAD · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable
Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.
Full description from the council file
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of a single storey retail warehouse building and the
construction of a music and events centre to comprise:
• A multi-purpose auditorium (1105.5sqm) incorporating a 271-seat performance hall and associated ancillary
rooms and spaces including reception and ticket office, foyer, changing rooms, shower and toilets, technical
support rooms, green room, offices and stores;
• A linked 3-storey education hub (691sqm) incorporating a ground floor café / bar (105sqm), and teaching
and rehearsal rooms, a multi-purpose performance space, and other ancillary rooms on upper floors;
• A separate 2-storey plant building to rear incorporating ESB substation, switch room and external stairs;
• Building and site signage to include 3no. flagpoles at site entrance onto Bridge Street;
• Landscaping, boundary treatment, and on site public realm works;
• 2no. universal access parking spaces to the front, 2no. staff parking spaces to the rear.
• 40no. cycle parking spaces, including 10no. covered cycle spaces in a bike shelter to the rear;
• Modifications and improvements to existing vehicular entrance onto Bridge Street and new service and
emergency gate to rear onto Market Lane;
• All other associated plant, telecommunications infrastructure, utility connections, public lighting, drainage
and other site development works.
Application details
Reference
26/0979
Site address
Former G.W Biggs & Co. Site,, Bridge Street and Market Lane,, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 PP96
Application type
Permission
Latest reported outcome
Decision code: Grant with Conditions
Date received
April 17, 2026
Decision due
August 19, 2026
Council decision date
August 19, 2026
Authority
Cork County Council
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