The Old Dance Hall, Atkins Hall, Lee Road
Retention of change of use of a former dance hall to a gym/rehab centre, and permission for a new access ramp.
1737398 · Cork City Council · Lodged 26 April 2017
- Reference
- 1737398
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 26 April 2017
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for changing the use of the former dance hall from institutional use to a rehabilitation centre and gymnasium, including internal and external alterations. Full planning permission is also sought for a new ramped access route. The building is a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
(1) retention permission for the change of use of the existing dance hall building from institutional use to use as a rehabilitation centre/gymnasium with associated ancillary services, including internal and external alterations to suit, and (2) full planning permission for the installation of a ramped access route to the southern side of the building, with internal and external alterations to suit, at the former our lady's hospital. The building is listed in the record of protected structures ref no: ps620
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for residential uses and amenities, local services and community, institutional, educational and civic uses.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Mews, River Towers, Lee Road | Jul 2025 | €250,000 | 62 m |
| Apt 403, Atkins Hall, Lee Road | Jan 2025 | €209,000 | 73 m |
| 311 Atkins Hall, Lee Rd, Cork | May 2026 | €220,000 | 73 m |
| Apt 203, River Towers, Lee Rd | Jun 2025 | €220,000 | 135 m |
| Apt 211, River Towers, Lee Rd | Apr 2025 | €228,000 | 135 m |
| 13 River Towers, Lee Rd, Cork | Feb 2025 | €232,500 | 135 m |
| No. 3 Lee Court, Lee Road, Sundays Wellprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €211,454 | 175 m |
| Apt 8 - Lee Vista, Lee Road, Cork | Mar 2026 | €340,000 | 184 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 April 2017
- Application withdrawn13 February 2018
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