St. Francis College, Monastery Road, Rochestown Co. Cork
Demolition of the front porch and construction of a new entrance extension at St. Francis College.
176579 · Cork City Council · Lodged 4 October 2017
- Reference
- 176579
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 October 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing front entrance porch at St. Francis College. A new entrance extension will be constructed to accommodate a meeting room, secretary's office, reception, and waiting area, complete with an external access ramp and steps.
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of the existing front entrance porch and construction of a new entrance extension to include a meeting room, secretary’s office, reception and waiting area, with external access ramp, steps and ancillary associated works at st. Francis college
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve rural amenity and provide for the development of agriculture.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knockroe, Woodview, Upr Rochestownnot full market price | Mar 2025 | €250,000 | 161 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 October 2017
- Decision due28 November 2017
- Decision issued14 November 2017
- Grant issued21 December 2017
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