Supernova Ballincollig, Westpoint Business Park, Link Road Ballincollig
Extension and alterations to a commercial building, including a new mezzanine.
1938711 · Cork City Council · Lodged 18 September 2019
- Reference
- 1938711
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 September 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to alter and extend a previously permitted development at the former 'Supernova' premises. Works include a 420 sq.m single-storey extension, a 220 sq.m mezzanine, roof lights, and a 3m telecommunications pole.
- Floor area
- 640 m²
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Official record
Development description
- For permission... To alter and extend the previously permitted planning (reg. No. 18/5916) to the premises formerly known as "supernova", west point business park, link road, ballincollig, co. Cork. Planning permission is sought namely for
- The construction of a 420 sq. M single-storey extension to the south-westerly elevations
- The construction of a 220 sq. M mezzanine area
- Minor elevational amendments, namely the provision of additional windows to the existing building
- Minor amendments to the carpark layout to ensure vehicular and pedestrian safety
- The erection of 3no. 9m high flagpoles at the building entrance
- The erection of a 5m high signage totem at the site entrance
- The construction of a 3m telecommunications pole on the north side of the roof surrounded by a 1.2 m safety railing
- The construction of 9 no. Roof lights, and
- All necessary site, services and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the extension of the premises
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Cloisters, Ballincollig, Cork | Jul 2025 | €450,000 | 106 m |
| 41 The Cloisters, Link Rd, Ballincollig | Nov 2025 | €415,000 | 152 m |
| 21 The Cloisters, Ballincollig, Cork | Feb 2025 | €460,000 | 157 m |
| 55 The Cloisters, Ballincollig, Cork | Dec 2025 | €380,000 | 198 m |
| 142 Rosewood, Ballincollig, Cork | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 208 m |
| 57 Rosewood Est, Ballincollig, Cork | Oct 2025 | €250,000 | 269 m |
| 14 The Avenue, Highfield Park, Ballincollig | Mar 2026 | €465,000 | 270 m |
| 13 The Avenue, Highfield Park, Carriganarra | Jan 2025 | €400,000 | 278 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 received18 September 2019
- Decision due2 April 2020
- Decision issued1 April 2020
- Grant issued23 July 2020
- Appeal submitted28 April 2020
- Appeal decided23 July 2020
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