Victoria Casino, 5 Saint Patricks Quay, Cork
Retention and alterations to signage and entrances at Victoria Casino, a protected structure in Cork.
2341706 · Cork City Council · Lodged 17 January 2023
- Reference
- 2341706
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 17 January 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention permission for ground floor entrance works and the removal of render panels on a protected structure. It also proposes alterations including replacing two illuminated signs, removing strip lighting, and relocating downlights.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for proposed alterations to the existing signage and retention planning permission for works to front elevation and 2 no. Pedestrian entrances all at victoria casino, 5 st. Patrick's quay, cork, t23xv52. The proposed development will consist of the replacement of 2 no. Existing illuminated signs, the removal of existing strip lighting from the front elevation of the building, and the relocation of existing down light fixtures. Retention is being sought for the existing main entrance at ground floor level and the removal of pre-existing render panels above ground floor arches. The development consists of the carrying out of works to a protected structure (ref: ps410).
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area and to promote its role as a dynamic mixed used centre for community, economic, civic, cultural and residential growth.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 January 2023
- Decision due26 July 2023
- Decision issued25 July 2023
- Grant issued8 May 2024
- Appeal submitted21 August 2023
- Appeal decided8 May 2024
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