The former Beamish and Crawford Brewery, South Main Street, Cork
Amendments to student accommodation scheme at the former Beamish and Crawford Brewery, including a gym and signage.
1938390 · Cork City Council · Lodged 13 May 2019
- Reference
- 1938390
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 May 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks amendments to a previously permitted development on a protected structure site. It includes a change of use of part of the mezzanine to a gym for student residents, minor glazing alterations, new windows, and external signage.
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Official record
Development description
Permission... Sought for amendments to the previously granted planning permission reference nos. 16/37064 and 18/37773, on the northern area (zone a) of the overall former brewery site ref no. 10/34698, pl28.239383, as follows: change of use of part of mezzanine level of block a4, from retail mezzanine to gym, as an ancillary amenity, for the student accommodation residents; minor alterations to the ground floor glazing arrangement of the south main street façade of block a4; addition of external signage in 2 locations, one on block a4 south main street façade, and one on block a2, lambley's lane façade; addition of 2 no. New windows to block a4 south main street façade, one at third floor level, and one at forth floor level at the former beamish and crawford brewery site, south main street, cork by bam property ltd. This application relates to a site which contains a protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1, 30 South Main St., Cork | Sept 2025 | €700,000 | 68 m |
| Apt 2b, Hanover Street, Cork | Nov 2025 | €300,000 | 120 m |
| 6 St Dommick Terrace, Crosses Green, Cork | Jun 2026 | €308,000 | 131 m |
| 6 St Dommick Terrace, Crosses Green, Cork | Jun 2025 | €160,000 | 131 m |
| Apartment 3, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 132 m |
| Apartment 2, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 132 m |
| Apartment 1, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 134 m |
| Apt 1 The Flying Enterprise Complex, South Gate Bridge, Cork City | Nov 2025 | €1,100,000 | 136 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received13 May 2019
- Decision due8 July 2019
- Decision issued5 July 2019
- Grant issued13 August 2019
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