72/74 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
Retention of internal and external alterations to a licensed premises and nightclub in Cork City.
1636801 · Cork City Council · Lodged 18 March 2016
- Reference
- 1636801
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 18 March 2016
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the amalgamation of three licensed premises on the ground floor and part of another premises into a first-floor nightclub. The application also covers external alterations including a retractable roof over a second-floor smoking area, canopies, and updated signage.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Permission for retention of the following: (1) retention of internal alterations to ground floor, first floor and second floor configuration to include
- (a) amalgamation of three no. Licensed premises to create one no. Licensed premises at ground floor level. (b) amalgamation of part of licensed premises at 73 oliver plunkett street to use as part of existing nightclub at first floor level. (2). Retention of external alterations to second floor smoking area roof structure (west and north elevations) to incorporate retractable roof covering and screening. (3). Retention of alterations to elevations and signage to oliver plunkett street, market avenue and market alley facades. (4). Retention of two no. Canopies (73 oliver plunkett street and market avenue), together with retention of all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area and to promote its role as a dynamic mixed used centre for community, economic, civic, cultural and residential growth.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
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| Apt 3, 8 Grand Parade, Cork | Feb 2026 | €238,000 | 135 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 March 2016
- Decision due22 November 2016
- Decision issued22 November 2016
- Grant issued23 December 2016
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