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The redevelopment, No., Cork City.…

The Queens Old Castle, 84-89 Grand Parade, Cork City

Final grant

Council decision recorded: October 29, 2020

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Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

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26 Jun 2020Application received
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29 Oct 2020Council decisionGranted with conditions
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10 Dec 2020Grant recorded
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What changed

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Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns The Queens Old Castle , 84-89 Grand Parade , Cork City. Proposal excerpt: “Permission for the redevelopment of the Queens Old Castle, No. 84-89 Grand Parade, Cork City. The proposed works involve the demolition, and reconstruction of internal and some external elements of the existing block at …” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

The Queens Old Castle , 84-89 Grand Parade , Cork City

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Documents & sources

Cork City Council · Reference 2039364

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Source records and verification details

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Full description from the council file

Permission for the redevelopment of the Queens Old Castle, No. 84-89 Grand Parade, Cork City. The proposed works involve the demolition, and reconstruction of internal and some external elements of the existing block at all levels within the curtilage of the existing pattern to form 2 no. reconfigured smaller retail shops at ground level fronting onto Grand Parade, and the change of use of a large portion of the ground floor to the rear from retail (and ancillary storage) to retail and co-working office use (where the former Argos store and current Dealz stores are currently located) and the provision of a new entrance to the co-working space at ground floor level accessed off Grand Parade with a mezzanine office at 1.5 floor level. The development proposed constitutes the retention of 275.656m2 of retail space and the provision of 3382.9m2 of office/co working space. Planning permission is sought for the development outlined herein including, internal demolition, minor alterations to the facade, internal reconfiguration the removal/relocation of partitions, counters, accommodation stairs, reconfiguration of internal units, drainage, bin storage, reception area, meeting rooms, facilities, plant space and all associated site works.

Application details

Reference: 2039364
Site address: The Queens Old Castle, 84-89 Grand Parade, Cork City
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Final grant
Date received: June 26, 2020
Decision due: October 29, 2020
Council decision date: October 29, 2020
Authority: Cork City Council

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