The Rubicon Centre, Munster Technological University, Bishopstown
Construction of a new two-storey research and innovation centre at Munster Technological University.
2241449 · Cork City Council · Lodged 3 October 2022
- Reference
- 2241449
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a new 542 sqm research and innovation centre over two storeys at the Rubicon Centre. The facility will feature a canteen, open-plan offices, roof-level solar panels, and a first-floor link corridor to the existing building.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 542 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the construction of a new research and innovation centre at the rubicon centre, munster technological university, bishopstown, cork, t12y275. The proposed accommodation includes canteen, open plan offices and support areas on approximately 542sqm over 2 storeys. Pv panels will be located at roof level. The building will be connected to the existing rubicon centre via a first floor link corridor. Site works include relocation of 1no. Existing car parking space and construction of additional 2 no. Car parking spaces in a dedicated car parking area, minor modification to internal road layout, new landscape areas and planting to boundaries.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratbeag 51a, Ros Na Glaise, Bothar Na Modh Ferme | Feb 2026 | €450,000 | 46 m |
| 53 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Aug 2025 | €275,000 | 82 m |
| 21 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Feb 2026 | €286,000 | 125 m |
| 68 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Aug 2025 | €286,000 | 126 m |
| 86 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Bishopstown | Jul 2026 | €287,500 | 147 m |
| Apt 107, Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd | Dec 2025 | €285,000 | 172 m |
| 37 Rossbrook, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Jan 2025 | €512,000 | 179 m |
| 18 Rossbrook, Model Farm Rd, Cork | Feb 2026 | €565,000 | 255 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 October 2022
- Decision due30 January 2023
- Decision issued30 January 2023
- Grant issued13 March 2023
In the area
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- Granted40 m away
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- Granted70 m away
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- Granted100 m away
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- Granted110 m away
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- Granted140 m away
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1637023Cork CityLodged 5 Aug 2016Extension
- Refused150 m away
Permission is sought for a ground floor extension to the front of the existing dwelling house internal…
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1737712Cork CityLodged 22 Dec 2017Extension
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