GrantedApartmentsDecided 2 November 2022

5 and 6 Langford Row, Cork

Renovation of two protected structures and construction of new apartment blocks to the rear to provide 14 apartments.

2241011 · Cork City Council · Lodged 11 April 2022

Reference: 2241011
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 April 2022

Summary

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The development involves alterations, renovations, and a three-storey extension to 5 and 6 Langford Row, which are protected structures, to provide 6 apartments. It also includes the demolition of existing rear extensions and the construction of two new two-storey blocks to the rear containing 8 apartments.

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Residential units: 14
Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Permission for alterations, renovations, refurbishment and extension works to 5 and 6 langford row, which are protected structures and the provision of new units to the rear, a change in scheme to that permitted under planning reference 17/37256. The works to the existing structures allow for 4 x 2 bed unit and 2 x 1 bed units and include : (a) to demolish existing extensions and out-buildings to rear of both properties , (b) the amalgamation of both properties at 3rd floor level and various connections throughout all floors, (c) new 3 storey extension to rear of both properties with bedroom accommodation provided, (d) new internal stairs to serve all floors, (e) bins and bicycle storage at ground floor level, (f) existing entrance door to 5 langford row to serve as a common entrance to entire scheme except apartment no. 1 , (g) alterations and upgrade works to existing facades and roof of 5 and 6 langford row, (h) all associated works. The new unit works to the rear of 5 and 6 langford row include the following: (a) 2 no. Two storey blocks providing 8 x 2 bed apartments, (b) external balconies at 1st floor level, (c) all accessed through common entrance door at 5 langford row, (d) all associated site works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“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.

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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
Apt 1 7 Langford Row, Capwell, Cork City	Feb 2025	€130,000	24 m
Apt 2 7 Langford Row, Capwell, Cork City	Feb 2025	€130,000	24 m
Apt 3, 7 Langford Row, Capwell	Feb 2025	€130,000	24 m
Apt 4 7 Langford Row, Capwell, Cork	Feb 2025	€130,000	24 m
1 Langford Terrace, Off Langford Row, Cork	Feb 2025	€342,000	26 m
Apt A, 1 Southern Rd, Cork City	Mar 2026	€430,000	35 m
43 Southern Road, Co Cork	May 2025	€709,000	51 m
40 Southern Rd, Cork, Cork	Jan 2026	€415,000	61 m

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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 received11 April 2022
Decision due2 November 2022
Decision issued2 November 2022
Grant issued14 December 2022

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