RefusedApartmentsDecided 20 January 2023

Bessborough, Ballinure, Blackrock

Build 92 apartments and a creche in two buildings ranging from 5 to 8 storeys in Blackrock, Cork.

2241568 · Cork City Council · Lodged 17 November 2022

Reference: 2241568
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 17 November 2022

Summary

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The proposed development at Bessborough, Blackrock, consists of 92 apartments and a creche across two buildings of 5 to 8 storeys. The project includes a new pedestrian/cyclist ramp to the Passage West Greenway and is located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

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Residential units: 92

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the construction of a residential development of 92 no. Apartments and creche, to be provided in two buildings ranging in height from 5 to 8 storeys and all ancillary site works at bessborough, ballinure, blackrock, cork. The proposed development consists of the construction of 1 no. Studio apartment, 43 no. 1-bedroom apartments, 30 no. 2-bedroom apartments and 18 no. 3-bedroom apartments. The proposed apartment buildings include ancillary communal resident amenity facilities, bicycle and bin stores, plant areas, switch room, rooftop plant and photovoltaic panels. The proposed development includes the provision of a new pedestrian and cyclist ramp access to the site from the passage west greenway to the east and vehicular access to the proposed development will be via an existing access road off the bessboro road. Ancillary site development works include an esb substation, and the upgrade of existing foul sewer infrastructure to serve the development. Part of the proposed development is situated within the curtilage of bessborough house which is a protected structure (reference: rps 490). A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The nis will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Landscape Preservation ZonesHA

“To preserve and enhance the special landscape and visual character of Landscape Preservation Zones.”

National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape

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
2 Lakelands Place, Crawford Gate, Blackrocknot full market price	Jun 2025	€24,000	397 m
4 Sharman Avenue, Crawford Gate, Blackrock	Jun 2025	€527,000	426 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 received17 November 2022
Decision due20 January 2023
Decision issued20 January 2023
Appeal submitted15 February 2023

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