Douglas Court Shopping, Douglas, Co. Cork
Extension, amalgamation, and modification of retail units at Douglas Court Shopping Centre.
167265 · Cork City Council · Lodged 22 December 2016
- Reference
- 167265
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 December 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of amalgamating several existing retail units into a single large retail unit, including a 66 square metre single-storey extension. It also includes options to combine remaining units, relocate parking and trolley bays, and install new signage.
- Floor area
- 66 m²
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
- Extension, amalgamation and modification to retail units 21-23, 25-26 &
- The development will consist of amalgamation retail units 21-23, 25 (part), 26 (part) & 40 and a proposed single-storey extension (66m2 gross floor area) to the south elevation into one retail unit and the option to amalgamate the remaining parts of retail units 25 & 26 into one or two retail units. Associated site works will include the relocation of 2no trolley bays, relocation of 2 no parking spaces and external illuminated signage
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the development and enhancement of district centres as mixed-use centres and as primary locations for retail, economic and residential growth.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard, Rochestown Rd, Cork | Oct 2025 | €1,350,000 | 94 m |
| Orchard Villa, Rochestown Rd, Cork | May 2025 | €560,000 | 117 m |
| 92 Belgard Downs, Rochestown, Cork | Sept 2025 | €358,000 | 166 m |
| 93 Belgard Downs, Rochestown Rd, Cork | Oct 2025 | €300,000 | 171 m |
| 7 Douglas Close, Douglas, Cork | Feb 2025 | €537,000 | 248 m |
| Ferndale, Maryborough Hill, Douglas | Feb 2025 | €615,000 | 260 m |
| 3 Gartan Park, Douglas, Cork | Jun 2025 | €375,000 | 275 m |
| Toneyville, Nr Gartan Park, East Douglas | May 2025 | €300,000 | 315 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received22 December 2016
- Decision due24 February 2017
- Decision issued23 February 2017
- Grant issued31 March 2017
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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Douglas Court Shopping, Douglas, Co. Cork,
167265corkLodged 22 Dec 2016Commercial
- Granted30 m away
Construct an extension (gross floor area 694.5sqm) incorporating entrance lobby, goods lift & ecsape stairs…
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044346corkLodged 15 Jun 2004Commercial
- Refused30 m away
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068604corkLodged 4 Jul 2006Commercial
- Granted40 m away
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04430corkLodged 29 Jan 2004Change of use
- Granted40 m away
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04420corkLodged 29 Jan 2004Alterations
- Granted40 m away
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04416corkLodged 29 Jan 2004Change of use
- Granted50 m away
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075423corkLodged 26 Feb 2007Commercial
- Refused50 m away
Change of use of market units 5 & 8 from creche to retail outlet
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032146corkLodged 7 May 2003Change of use
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