Bishopstown GAA Club, Ballinaspig Lawn, Bishopstown
Installation of an all-weather pitch, fencing, and floodlights at Bishopstown GAA Club.
1838089 · Cork City Council · Lodged 12 October 2018
- Reference
- 1838089
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 October 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development comprises upgrading the existing sports facility with a synthetic all-weather playing pitch. It includes 5m high perimeter fencing, eight 20m high floodlighting masts, a generator, and 15m high behind-goal netting.
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 to upgrade their existing facility at ballinaspig lawn, bishopstown, cork. This work will comprise of the installation of a synthetic all weather playing pitch, the installation of 5m high perimeter pitch fencing, the installation of 8 no. 20m high floodlighting masts to serve the new pitch with a floodlighting average spread of 400lux at pitch level, the installation of a generator to serve the new floodlights, the installation of 15m high behind goal netting and associated site drainage works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, retain and enhance the range and quality of sports facilities and grounds.”
National zoning type: Active open space
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Kenley Drive, Model Farm Road, Cork | Jan 2025 | €752,000 | 184 m |
| 9 The Crescent, Westgate Rd, Bishopstown | Jul 2025 | €655,000 | 219 m |
| 11 Kenley Close, Model Farm Road, Cork City | Apr 2026 | €300,000 | 290 m |
| 96 Westgate Rd, Bishopstown, Cork | Apr 2026 | €550,000 | 299 m |
| 1 Firgrove Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | Oct 2025 | €500,000 | 312 m |
| Longwood, 24 Firgrove Lawn, Bishopstown | Dec 2025 | €333,333 | 315 m |
| 17 Kenley Close, Model Farm Rd, Cork | May 2026 | €625,000 | 325 m |
| 17 Central Ave, Firgrove, Bishopstown | Mar 2025 | €565,000 | 358 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 October 2018
- Decision due27 June 2019
- Decision issued24 June 2019
- Grant issued30 July 2019
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