Former Cinema World, Douglas, Cork
New signage on the rear elevation of the former Cinema World in Douglas.
2039641 · Cork City Council · Lodged 30 October 2020
- Reference
- 2039641
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to install one additional sign on the rear (North East) elevation of the former Cinema World building.
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 additional signage (1 no. ) to the rear (north east) elevation.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the development and enhancement of district centres as mixed-use centres and as primary locations for retail, economic and residential growth.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gartan Park, Douglas, Cork | Jun 2025 | €375,000 | 149 m |
| Toneyville, Nr Gartan Park, East Douglas | May 2025 | €300,000 | 164 m |
| 20 Douglas Wells, Well Rd, Cork | Feb 2025 | €460,000 | 212 m |
| 5 Adare Mews, Douglas, Cork | Dec 2025 | €210,000 | 227 m |
| Apartment 33, Douglas Wells, Well Road | Jul 2025 | €550,000 | 249 m |
| Danville, Douglas Rd, Cork | Oct 2025 | €245,000 | 256 m |
| 2 Douglas Hall Lawn, Well Rd, Douglas | Sept 2025 | €715,000 | 264 m |
| 7 Douglas Close, Douglas, Cork | Feb 2025 | €537,000 | 266 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 received30 October 2020
- Decision due4 January 2021
- Decision issued4 January 2021
- Grant issued15 February 2021
In the area
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2140667Cork CityLodged 17 Nov 2021Commercial
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2241582Cork CityLodged 24 Nov 2022Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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104886corkLodged 15 Apr 2010Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
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175084Cork CityLodged 4 May 2017Change of use
- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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177054corkLodged 24 Nov 2017Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
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184201corkLodged 26 Jan 2018Alterations
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