The Queens Old Castle, 84-89 Grand Parade, Cork City
Redevelopment of the Queens Old Castle to create retail units and a large co-working office space.
2039364 · Cork City Council · Lodged 26 June 2020
- Reference
- 2039364
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 June 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition and reconstruction of internal and external elements of the existing block. It will create two smaller retail shops at ground level and change the use of a large portion of the ground floor to co-working office space.
- Floor area
- 3,659 m²
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 for the redevelopment of the queens old castle, no. 84-89 grand parade, cork city. The proposed works involve the demolition, and reconstruction of internal and some external elements of the existing block at all levels within the curtilage of the existing pattern to form 2 no. Reconfigured smaller retail shops at ground level fronting onto grand parade, and the change of use of a large portion of the ground floor to the rear from retail (and ancillary storage) to retail and co-working office use (where the former argos store and current dealz stores are currently located) and the provision of a new entrance to the co-working space at ground floor level accessed off grand parade with a mezzanine office at 1.5 floor level. The development proposed constitutes the retention of 275.656m2 of retail space and the provision of 3382.9m2 of office/co working space. Planning permission is sought for the development outlined herein including, internal demolition, minor alterations to the facade, internal reconfiguration the removal/relocation of partitions, counters, accommodation stairs, reconfiguration of internal units, drainage, bin storage, reception area, meeting rooms, facilities, plant space and all associated site works.
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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sylvan Way, Janeville, Cork Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €405,285 | 52 m |
| 11 Sylvan Way, Janeville, Cork Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €405,285 | 52 m |
| 18 Sylvan Way, Janeville, Cork Roadprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €427,312 | 52 m |
| 15 Barry Park, Glanworth, Cork | Aug 2025 | €127,000 | 52 m |
| 19 Sylvan Way, Janeville, Cork Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €427,312 | 52 m |
| 12 Sylvan Way, Janeville, Cork Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €427,312 | 52 m |
| 20 Sylvan Way, Janeville, Cork Roadprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €427,313 | 52 m |
| 7 Sylvan Way, Janeville, Cork Roadprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €427,313 | 52 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 June 2020
- Decision due29 October 2020
- Decision issued29 October 2020
- Grant issued10 December 2020
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