The change of use, construction of extensions and development of a former bank premises…

Permission for the change of use, construction of extensions and development of a former bank premises at 64-65 College Road, Cork, T12XD34, on a site of 0.0902ha to a medical clinic (Class 8), which includes the reordering of the internal layout to facilitate the provision of 7 medical consulting rooms, associated waiting areas, offices, bathroom facilities, storage areas, installation of a lift and stair, removal of side entrance door and window on east elevation, upgrade of all existing windows, installation of 3 no. additional windows to the ground floor rear elevation, enlargement of existing ground floor rear elevation window openings and installation of new windows, redesign of the front entrance to include an extended glazed lobby area (4.91sqm); a first floor extension to the rear (68.04sqm); installation of solar panels and roof access ladder on the rear roof; installation of an internally illuminated sign (1.80m x 0.40m) to front elevation; demolition of existing arched gate to rear car park and installation of new gate and 6.50 sq.m secured storage area for refuse bins and heat pump units, increase in car parking spaces from 8 to 13 in total including 1 no. wheelchair accessible parking space, provision of 1 no. motorcycle space, 5 no. EV charging points on the ground floor rear elevation; provision of 5 no. bicycle stands and planter to front forecourt; together with landscaping, external lighting and all associated site works. The property is within the College Road Architectural Conservation Area.