GrantedAlterationsDecided 24 January 2023

The Former Coca Cola Bottling Plant, Carrigrohane Road, Co.Cork

Modifications to a permitted student accommodation development.

2241396 · Cork City Council · Lodged 13 September 2022

Reference: 2241396
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 13 September 2022

Summary

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Permission is sought for various modifications to a previously approved student accommodation scheme. Changes include window alterations, facade material updates, balcony balustrade replacements, and ground floor layout reconfigurations.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for modifications to the student accommodation development (previously permitted under cork city councils ref's 15/36663, 17/37329, 18/38086, 19/38242 and 19/38544) at the site of the former coca cola bottling plant, carrigrohane road, cork. The proposed modifications includes the following: (1) addition of 2 no. Windows to the western elevation at ground floor level of block b; (2) relocation of a window from the north elevation to the west elevation on the 6th floor and 7th floor in block b; (3) partial change to the façade materials from pre-cast concrete panels to bricks panels; (4) addition of glazing to the amenity area at ground floor level; (5) replacement of glass balustrades on balconies with metal/brick balustrades; (6) omission of canopy within the external terrace area; (7) provision of additional rooftop plant and screen; (8) omission of 1 no. Window in the eastern elevation of block a at ground floor level and omission of 2 no. Windows at first floor level of block b on the eastern and northern elevations and omission of 1 no. Window in the northern elevation of block b at 6th and 7th floor level; (9) reconfiguration of the ground floor layout including the amenity area, relocation of switch room/esb substation and increase in bin store; (10) relocation of external bicycle parking; (11) the provision of 4 no. Signs on the northern, southerm, western and eastern elevations and 1 no. Free standing totem sign; (12) the omission of a gate to the courtyard entrance and provision of bollards and (13) all associated plan and elevational changes and ancillary development.

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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 4, The Crescent, Farranlea Rd	Dec 2025	€320,000	180 m
13 Downview, Farranlea Rd, Cork	Jul 2025	€340,000	237 m
25 Downview, Farranlea Rd, Cork	Feb 2026	€355,000	237 m
34 Downview, Farranlea Rd, Cork	Apr 2025	€360,000	237 m
7 Downview, Farranlea Road, Cork	Oct 2025	€328,000	237 m
9 Farranlea Grove, Model Farm Rd, Cork	Sept 2025	€520,000	242 m
10 Victoria Court, Victoria Cross, Cork	Aug 2025	€256,000	246 m
St Edmunds, 3 Lee Cottages, Lee Rd	Feb 2025	€10,000	263 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 received13 September 2022
Decision due24 January 2023
Decision issued24 January 2023
Grant issued7 March 2023

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