Blackrock National Hurling Club, Church Road, Blackrock
Temporary change of use of a sports club committee room to a creche.
2341969 · Cork City Council · Lodged 5 May 2023
- Reference
- 2341969
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a temporary change of use of a first-floor committee room within an existing sports complex to a creche and pre-school facility. The proposed change of use is for a duration of three years.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for a temporary change of use of a committee room to a creche/ pre-school facility for a duration of three years and all associated site works. The change of use is located on the first floor of an existing sports complex.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, retain and enhance the range and quality of sports facilities and grounds.”
National zoning type: Active open space
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Berlingford Dr, Church Rd, Blackrock | Aug 2025 | €447,500 | 114 m |
| 8 Avonlea Row, Church Road, Blackrock | Mar 2026 | €465,000 | 145 m |
| 1 Avonlea Court, Church Rd, Blackrock | Jan 2025 | €470,000 | 209 m |
| Site No. 2, Church Roadprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €327,000 | 221 m |
| 55 Marian Park, Church Road, Blackrock | Sept 2025 | €380,000 | 225 m |
| 3 Barnstead Drive, Church Rd, Blackrock | Jul 2025 | €615,000 | 245 m |
| 33 Willowbank, Church Rd, Blackrock | Oct 2025 | €570,000 | 247 m |
| 6 Convent Drive, Blackrock Villas, Blackrock | Mar 2026 | €650,000 | 271 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 May 2023
- Decision due29 June 2023
- Decision issued29 June 2023
- Grant issued10 August 2023
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2241502Cork CityLodged 24 Oct 2022Alterations
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