Popes Hill, The Glen, Cork
Demolition of existing structures and construction of 39 residential units in Cork.
2140715 · Cork City Council · Lodged 8 December 2021
- Reference
- 2140715
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 December 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the demolition of an existing house and garage, followed by the construction of 39 residential units ranging from 3 to 5 storeys in height. The project includes access onto Rathmore Park and Popes Hill, bike and bin storage, and amenity areas.
- Residential units
- 39
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 demolition and removal of existing structures (including a dwelling house and garage/shed) and the construction of 39 no. Residential units and all ancillary site development works, including access, bike store, bin storage and amenity areas. The proposed development ranges in height from 3 to 5 storeys and has access on to rathmore park and popes hill.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Avenue, Ardpatrick, Cork | Mar 2025 | €430,000 | 57 m |
| 1 Sandymount Court, Popes Road, Cork | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 79 m |
| Exalis, 27 Rathmore Park, Richmond Hill | Feb 2025 | €260,000 | 86 m |
| 33 Popes Hill, Popes Rd, Cork | Nov 2025 | €310,000 | 88 m |
| 18 Pope's Hill, Pope's Road, Cork | Dec 2025 | €300,000 | 120 m |
| 1 Rockwood Rd, Mahon, Cork | Dec 2025 | €380,000 | 135 m |
| 49 Popes Hill, Blackpool, Cork | Jul 2026 | €300,000 | 144 m |
| 25 The Avenue, Ardpatrick, Ladyswell | Mar 2025 | €325,000 | 158 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 received8 December 2021
- Decision due10 February 2022
- Decision issued10 February 2022
- Appeal submitted8 March 2022
In the area
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- Awaiting decision90 m away
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1636917Cork CityLodged 8 Jun 2016Change of use
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