University College Cork, Perrot's Inch, Western Road
Alterations to a proposed pedestrian bridge at UCC, including a new stone ramp and flood mitigation measures.
1636958 · Cork City Council · Lodged 5 July 2016
- Reference
- 1636958
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 July 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves alterations to an approved pedestrian bridge over the south channel of the River Lee. Works include constructing a new stone ramp at the southern abutment for disability access and modifying the northern abutment for flood mitigation within the curtilage of protected structures.
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Official record
Development description
Alterations to the proposed pedestrian bridge over the south channel of the river lee, which was approved under planning register ref. No. 08/32839, including the construction of a new stone ramp at the southern abutment to provide access for people with disabilities and modifications to the northern abutment and to the adjoining ground levels to provide additional flood mitigation measures. The proposed development involves the carrying out of works within the curtilage of two protected structures: crawford observatory and gates onto western road (ps 538) and university college cork main quad (ps 963).
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve and enhance the special landscape and visual character of Landscape Preservation Zones.”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sunnyside, Western Rd, Cork | Feb 2025 | €425,000 | 163 m |
| 2 Lisaniska, Western Rd, Cork | Apr 2026 | €810,000 | 180 m |
| Shandon Lawn, 1 Fairy Lawn, Western Road | May 2026 | €550,000 | 188 m |
| Carrig House, 1a Fairy Lawn, Western Road | Apr 2026 | €700,000 | 194 m |
| Carrig House, 1a Fairy Lawn, Western Road | Oct 2025 | €600,000 | 194 m |
| 2 University View, Donovan Rd, Cork | Sept 2025 | €425,000 | 249 m |
| 1 University View, Donovan Rd, Cork | Aug 2025 | €425,000 | 251 m |
| 3 Annaville, Western Rd, Cork | Dec 2025 | €1,220,000 | 297 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 July 2016
- Decision due29 August 2016
- Decision issued29 August 2016
- Grant issued29 September 2016
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