The Outpost Bar, Curraheen Road, Bishopstown
Alterations, retention, and change of use works at The Outpost Bar in Bishopstown.
1837786 · Cork City Council · Lodged 26 February 2018
- Reference
- 1837786
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 February 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application includes refurbishing residential accommodation with a new roof terrace, altering the lounge bar entrance, and expanding the off-licence. It also seeks retention of part of the off-licence and a change of use to facilitate a food preparation and take-away service.
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
- Planning permission to carry out alterations to our existing premises. They comprise
- Refurbishment of existing residential accommodation including the installation of an independent access stairs and roof terrace
- The alteration of the eastern elevation of the existing lounge bar at ground floor level, and replacing the existing entrance lobby at the same location
- Change of use of an existing void space on the western side of the premises in order to extend the existing off-licence retail unit
- Retention of part of the existing off licence unit (existent under planning ref. 06/31076)
- Change of use of part of the existing off-license unit(existent under planning ref. 06/31076) to a food preparation area for the existing lounge bar, and to facilitate a take-away food service
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide for or improve local facilities.”
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 St Joseph'S Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | May 2026 | €415,000 | 73 m |
| 23 The Cornfields, Bishopstown, Cork | Dec 2025 | €345,000 | 116 m |
| 1 Laurel Grove, Bishopstown, Co Cork | Jan 2025 | €515,000 | 184 m |
| Glenholme, Bishopstown Rd, Cork | Jan 2026 | €252,000 | 184 m |
| 16 Firgrove Dr, Bishopstown, Cork | Jan 2025 | €630,000 | 220 m |
| 13 Cedar Grove, Bishopstown, Cork | Apr 2025 | €420,000 | 238 m |
| 18 Stratton Pines, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2025 | €523,000 | 258 m |
| 25 Central Ave, Firgrove, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €455,000 | 283 m |
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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 received26 February 2018
- Decision due30 May 2018
- Decision issued29 May 2018
- Grant issued10 July 2018
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