Arcadia Hall, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork
Change of use of 48 student apartments to standard residential use in Cork.
2341950 · Cork City Council · Lodged 26 April 2023
- Reference
- 2341950
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to change the use of 48 existing student apartments across two four-storey blocks at Arcadia Hall, Lower Glanmire Road. The proposed change is from student accommodation to standard residential use.
- Residential units
- 48
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the change of use of existing 48 no. Student apartments in 2 number 4-storey blocks at arcadia hall, lower glanmire road, cork, from student to residential use.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Arcadia Hall, Cork, Cork | Jun 2026 | €210,000 | 16 m |
| Eagle Lodge, Summerhill North, Cork | Sept 2025 | €700,000 | 116 m |
| Emerson House, 2 Clarence Terrace, Summerhill North | Jun 2026 | €540,000 | 124 m |
| 4 St Lukes Ave, St Lukes Cross, Cork | Mar 2026 | €100,000 | 143 m |
| 5 St Lukes Ave, St Lukes Cross, Cork | Mar 2026 | €100,000 | 145 m |
| 6 St Lukes Ave, St Lukes Cross, Cork | Mar 2026 | €100,000 | 147 m |
| 7 St Lukes Ave, St Lukes Cross, Cork | Mar 2026 | €100,000 | 152 m |
| 3 Gibralter Terrace, St Lukes, Cork | Jul 2025 | €230,000 | 155 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 received26 April 2023
- Decision due20 June 2023
- Decision issued19 June 2023
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