27 Tuckey Street, Cork
Construction of a four-storey extension to the Freemasons' Hall on Tuckey Street.
2240853 · Cork City Council · Lodged 7 February 2022
- Reference
- 2240853
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 February 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a four-storey extension to the rear of the Freemasons' Hall, fronting Bishop Lucey Park. The extension will accommodate a new staircase and lift to improve fire safety and universal access, alongside associated landscaping.
- Storeys
- 4
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 is sought for: the construction of a four storey extension to the freemasons' hall to accommodate a new staircase and lift to improve fire safety and universal access in the building. The extension is to the rear (north) elevation of the freemasons' hall fronting bishop lucey park and will include associated site works and landscaping.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, retain and provide for passive and active recreational uses, open space, green networks, natural areas and amenity facilities.”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1, 30 South Main St., Cork | Sept 2025 | €700,000 | 82 m |
| Apartment 2, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 83 m |
| Apartment 3, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 83 m |
| Apt 1, Classic House, Washington Street | Apr 2026 | €292,500 | 93 m |
| Apartment 1, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 94 m |
| Apt 1, 14 Washington St, Cork City | Apr 2026 | €780,000 | 98 m |
| Apt 2, 10 Grand Parade, Cork | Feb 2026 | €13,585 | 138 m |
| Apt 1, 10 Grand Parade, Cork | Feb 2026 | €238,000 | 138 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 February 2022
- Decision due4 April 2022
- Decision issued31 May 2022
- Grant issued12 July 2022
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