GrantedChange of useDecided 11 February 2019

Thompson House, MacCurtain Street, Cork

Change of use of retail and cafe units to a licensed premises with a nano-brewery and restaurant.

1838046 · Cork City Council · Lodged 7 September 2018

Reference: 1838046
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 7 September 2018

Summary

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The application seeks a change of use for units D, E, and a rear cafe from retail and cafe use to a licensed premises. The new venue will incorporate a nano-brewery and associated restaurant with internal alterations to a protected structure.

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Official record

Development description

Permission is sought for the change of use of unit d, unit e and rear cafe, from retail use and cafe use to licensed premises incorporating a nano brewery with associated restaurant, alterations to the internal layout and associated site works to a protected structure.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

City CentreUC

“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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 1, 56 Mccurtain St, Cork	Jul 2026	€1,360,000	31 m
Apt 1, Bridge House, St Patricks Quay	May 2025	€290,000	107 m
Apt 1, 4 Sydney Place, Cork	Jan 2026	€1,065,000	110 m
3 Marlboro Mews, Sydney Place, Cork	Mar 2025	€250,000	154 m
1 Marlboro Mews, Sydney Place, Cork	Feb 2026	€322,000	154 m
Apt 1 - 3 York Terrace, Summerhill North, Cork	Dec 2025	€450,000	174 m
Ground Floor, 2 Mount Verdon Terrace, Wellington Rd	Dec 2025	€825,000	197 m
30 Wellington Rd Apt 1, Cork City, Cork	Nov 2025	€250,000	246 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received7 September 2018
Decision due18 February 2019
Decision issued11 February 2019
Grant issued25 March 2019

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