Colaiste an Spioraid Naoimh Secondary School, Bishopstown, Cork
Installation of two retractable netting systems at a secondary school boundary.
1636872 · Cork City Council · Lodged 6 May 2016
- Reference
- 1636872
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 May 2016
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the installation of two retractable netting systems at the school site. The nets will measure up to 12 meters high by 30 meters wide and will be located at the eastern and western boundaries.
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 the installation of 2 no. Retractable netting systems (max
- M high x 30m wide) at the eastern and western boundary of the school site
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, retain and enhance the range and quality of sports facilities and grounds.”
National zoning type: Active open space
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood, 24 Firgrove Lawn, Bishopstown | Dec 2025 | €333,333 | 138 m |
| Torwood, Bishopstown Ave, Model Farm Rd | Mar 2025 | €610,000 | 213 m |
| Renvyle, Wilton Ave, Cork City | May 2025 | €560,000 | 235 m |
| 15 Bishopscourt Hill, Wilton (otherwise Bishopstown), Corknot full market price | Nov 2025 | €335,000 | 246 m |
| Dun Angus, 7 Bishopstown Ave West, Model Farm Road | Sept 2025 | €1,050,000 | 273 m |
| 45 Central Ave, Bishopstown, Corknot full market price | Jun 2025 | €112,000 | 283 m |
| Glenanaar, Bishopstown Ave West, Model Farm Rd | Apr 2025 | €600,000 | 290 m |
| 29 Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork | Feb 2025 | €475,000 | 292 m |
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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 May 2016
- Decision due30 June 2016
- Decision issued30 June 2016
- Grant issued2 August 2016
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