GrantedDemolitionDecided 24 February 2022

Kinsale Road and, Pearse Road, Ballyphehane

Demolition of the former Vita Cortex factory buildings and hardstanding areas on Kinsale Road.

2140647 · Cork City Council · Lodged 12 November 2021

Reference: 2140647
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 November 2021

Summary

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Permission is sought for the demolition of the former Vita Cortex factory structures and outbuildings, totaling approximately 5,976 square meters. The works will also clear areas of hardstanding and car parking, while the existing ESB substation will remain in place.

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Floor area: 5,976 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the demolition of buildings and associated structures at the former vita cortex plant on the kinsale road and pearse road, ballyphehane, cork, county cork. The proposed development comprises the demolition of the former vita cortex factory structures and outbuildings (floor area: c. 5,976 sq. M) as well as areas of hardstanding and car parking. The existing esb substation on the site will remain in situ. The overall site area of the proposed development is 12,062 sq. M).

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Neighbourhood and Local CentresDC

“To protect, provide for or improve local facilities.”

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Grange Ville, 33 Pearse Road, Ballyphehanenot full market price	Jul 2025	€160,000	75 m
5 Slieve Mish Park, Kinsale Rd, Cork	Sept 2025	€445,000	101 m
12 Slieve Mish Park, Kinsale Rd, Cork	Jul 2025	€350,000	132 m
33 Botanic Rd, Ballyphehane, Corknot full market price	Feb 2026	€200,000	151 m
16 Tory Top Rd, Ballyphehane, Cork	Jul 2025	€392,000	165 m
9 Botanic Rd, Cork, Cork	May 2026	€383,000	172 m
Fatima 36 Green Lawn, Kinsale Rd, Cork	Aug 2025	€740,000	177 m
43 Green Lawn, Kinsale Rd, Cork	Aug 2025	€475,000	204 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received12 November 2021
Decision due24 February 2022
Decision issued24 February 2022
Grant issued7 April 2022

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