GrantedAlterationsDecided 8 November 2018

Former Cope Foundation residential facility, formally known as Honan House, Lovers Walk and Falcon Hill

Conservation, extensions, and new houses at a former residential facility and protected structure.

1837861 · Cork City Council · Lodged 19 April 2018

Reference: 1837861
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 April 2018

Summary

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This application proposes extensive works at the former Cope Foundation facility, a protected structure. It includes the demolition of a rear annex, conservation and extensions to the main building, gate lodge, and outbuildings, alongside the construction of two new three-storey detached houses.

Alterationsprotected structureconservationextensiondemolition

Residential units: 2

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Official record

Development description

Permission is sought for the following development at the site of the former cope foundation residential facility (formally known as honan home) (protected structure rps reference number ps621) to include the following: a) the demolition of a rear annex, the conservation and alterations to the former honan home, the construction of a 2-storey extension to the rear of the former honan home and the construction of a single storey garden pavilion to the south of the former honan home. B) the relocation and reuse of the existing entrance gateway and development of an access and associated paved area for vehicular and pedestrian access at the main site entrance at lover's walk. C) alterations and the partial demolition of the former gate lodge and the conservation, repair and construction of 2-storey extension to the former gate lodge at the site entrance on lover's walk. D) the conservation and repair of 2 no. Existing outbuildings adjacent to the former honan home and the construction of 2 no. 3 storey extensions to the 2 no. Existing outbuildings. E) the construction of 2 no. 3-storey detached dwelling houses on the north-eastern part of the site with access on to falcon hill and the construction of 16 no. Terrace dwelling houses (comprising 15 no. 3 storey and 1 no. 2 storey unit) and f) all associated site and landscaping works including new boundary walls.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
The Kedges, Falcon Hill, Lovers Walk	May 2025	€785,000	118 m
Montenotte House, Montenotte Rd, Cork	Jun 2025	€1,125,000	210 m
3 Bellvue Villas, Lower Glanmire Rd, Cork	Mar 2026	€785,000	221 m
3 Myrtlehill Terrace, Lower Glanmire Road, Corknot full market price	Feb 2025	€125,000	237 m
Hyde Park House, 1a Middle Glanmire Rd, Montenotte	Apr 2025	€1,995,000	254 m
22 The Orchards, Montenotte, Cork	Jan 2026	€440,000	309 m
23 The Orchards, Montenotte, Cork	Jun 2025	€375,000	316 m
78 Springfort, Montenotte, Cork	Nov 2025	€493,500	356 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

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Application received19 April 2018
Decision due8 November 2018
Decision issued8 November 2018
Grant issued20 December 2018

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