Clarkes Hill, Rochestown, Cork
Construction of a 100-bed nursing home and 47 independent living units in Rochestown.
2140135 · Cork City Council · Lodged 27 April 2021
- Reference
- 2140135
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 April 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves the demolition of an existing dwelling to construct a two-storey over basement nursing home, 20 townhouses, and 27 apartments across two three-storey over basement blocks. It also includes solar panels, a new vehicle access, an ESB substation, and associated parking.
- Residential units
- 47
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the construction of a 100 no. Bed space nursing home and 47 no. Independent living units and all associated site development works at clarkes hill, rochestown, co. Cork. The proposed development comprises of (1) the demolition of an existing dwelling and all associated structures, (2) the construction of a 2 storey over basement nursing home building, 20 no. Townhouse units, and 27 apartments in 2 no. 3 storey over basement blocks. Photovoltaic panels are proposed at roof level, (3) a new vehicle access onto clarkes hill, (4) and all associated landscaping, car parking, bicycle storage and signage. The proposed site development works include: the construction of a esb substation, 2 no. External bin stores, the installation of an underground water storage tank and external plant enclosure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale, The Close, Rochestown Road | Apr 2026 | €1,095,000 | 120 m |
| Hillcrest, The Close, Rochestown Rd | Feb 2025 | €697,500 | 147 m |
| 4 Beechwood, Clarkes Hill, Rochestownprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €300,000 | 206 m |
| 3 Beechwood, Clarkes Hill, Rochestownprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €202,643 | 206 m |
| 6 The Gardens, Harbour Heights, Rochestownprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €520,000 | 212 m |
| 5 The Gardens, Harbour Heights, Rochestownprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €383,260 | 212 m |
| 3 The Gardens, Harbour Heights, Rochestownprice excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €436,122 | 212 m |
| Beechvale Lawn, Rochestown Rd, Cork | Dec 2025 | €1,490,000 | 221 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 received27 April 2021
- Decision due7 December 2021
- Decision issued7 December 2021
- Grant issued6 June 2023
- Appeal submitted10 January 2022
- Appeal decided6 June 2023
In the area
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069475corkLodged 3 Aug 2006Extension
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Dwellinghouse
ST. ANNES, , THE CLOSE,, , MONFIELDSTOWN,
035265corkLodged 23 Oct 2003
- Granted160 m away
Dwelling, entrance gates and associated site works
Monfieldstown, Rochestown Road, ,
059331corkLodged 15 Dec 2005New dwelling
- Granted160 m away
2 no. bungalows
CLARKES HILL, , , CLARKES HILL,, MONFIELDSTOWN,
03780corkLodged 25 Feb 2003
- Awaiting decision160 m away
2 no. bungalows
Clarkes Hill, Monfieldstown, Rochestown,
0610888corkLodged 25 Sept 2006
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