Mardyke Arena, University College Cork, Mardyke Walk
A single-storey gym extension is proposed for the Mardyke Arena at University College Cork.
2240919 · Cork City Council · Lodged 10 March 2022
- Reference
- 2240919
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 March 2022
Summary
AI-generatedUniversity College Cork is seeking permission to build a single-storey strength and conditioning gym extension to the north-east of the existing Mardyke Arena. The development will include all associated ancillary, landscape, and site works.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for a proposed extension to the north east of the existing mardyke arena facility at mardyke walk, cork, t12n1fk by university college cork. The proposed development is a single storey strength and conditioning gym including all associated ancillary, landscape and site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, retain and enhance the range and quality of sports facilities and grounds.”
National zoning type: Active open space
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Montfort Park, Mardyke, Cork | Mar 2025 | €365,000 | 120 m |
| Lisheen, Sundays Well, Cork | Feb 2026 | €1,990,000 | 137 m |
| Carrigbeg House, Sundays Well Rd, Cork | Mar 2025 | €650,000 | 165 m |
| Janeville Lodge, Sundays Well Rd, Cork | Apr 2025 | €840,000 | 177 m |
| 1 Bernadette Place, Western Rd, Cork | Sept 2025 | €173,935 | 198 m |
| Mount Vernon, 68 Sundays Well Rd, Cork | Feb 2026 | €1,260,000 | 221 m |
| 1 Victoria Villas, Wellington Bridge, Western Rd | Apr 2025 | €481,000 | 233 m |
| 7 Carlisle Terrace, Sundays Well Rd, Cork | Dec 2025 | €465,000 | 244 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 March 2022
- Decision due6 July 2022
- Decision issued30 June 2022
- Grant issued11 August 2022
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