Half Moon Theatre &, Cork Opera House back-of-house, Half Moon street
Refurbishment and adaptation of the Half Moon Theatre and Cork Opera House back-of-house.
1737429 · Cork City Council · Lodged 22 May 2017
- Reference
- 1737429
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 May 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves internal adaptations to the ground floor lobby and first floor of the Half Moon Theatre. Works include a new stage door, a new lift shaft and lobby, new roof lights, new windows, and remodelling of back-of-house offices.
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 partial construction, adaptation and refurbishment of their facilities at half moon street, cork. Proposed works will consist of internal adaptations to ground floor lobby and first floor of half moon theatre, installation of new stage door to existing entrance, construction of new lift shaft and lobby, new roof lights, new windows to south, east and half moon street elevations and remodelling of back of house offices.
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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 25 River Gold, Lavitts Quay, Cork | Nov 2025 | €230,000 | 108 m |
| Apt 8 Rivergold, Lavitts Quay, Cork | Sept 2025 | €440,000 | 108 m |
| Apt 18, Rivergold, Lavitts Quay | Feb 2025 | €355,000 | 108 m |
| 37 Knapps Sq, John Redmond St, Cork | Aug 2025 | €288,000 | 123 m |
| 38 Camden Wharf, Camden Quay, Cork | Dec 2025 | €400,000 | 130 m |
| 30 Camden Wharf, Camden Quay, Cork | Jun 2025 | €311,000 | 130 m |
| 57 Camden Wharf, Carroll's Quay, Cork | Jan 2025 | €310,000 | 130 m |
| 44 Camden Wharf, Camden Quay, Cork | Aug 2025 | €280,000 | 130 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 May 2017
- Decision due17 July 2017
- Decision issued12 July 2017
- Grant issued17 August 2017
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