Munster Technological University, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown
Conversion of a gymnasium at MTU Bishopstown into school and staff offices.
2241428 · Cork City Council · Lodged 23 September 2022
- Reference
- 2241428
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 September 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project proposes changing the use of a two-storey gymnasium and indoor sports building to school and staff office uses. Works include external and internal alterations to provide lecture theatres, offices, and a first-floor plantroom extension.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the proposed change of use of an existing two storey gymnasium and indoor sports building use to school and staff office uses, planning permission for proposed external alterations to building elevations and proposed internal alterations to provide lecture theatres , staff offices and ancillary spaces, planning permission for proposed first floor extension for a new ahu plantroom, and all associated site works.
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 24 April 2023. A completion certificate was lodged on 21 August 2024.
Notified floor area: 1,383 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glencairn Park, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 255 m |
| Ratbeag 51a, Ros Na Glaise, Bothar Na Modh Ferme | Feb 2026 | €450,000 | 319 m |
| 53 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Aug 2025 | €275,000 | 346 m |
| 1 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €410,000 | 353 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €390,000 | 355 m |
| 21 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Feb 2026 | €286,000 | 359 m |
| 68 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Aug 2025 | €286,000 | 392 m |
| Kilronan, 56 Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €350,000 | 398 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 received23 September 2022
- Decision due17 November 2022
- Decision issued17 November 2022
- Grant issued29 December 2022
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