GrantedChange of useDecided 27 September 2023

Site of the former, Southern Fruits Distribution Company warehouse, Centre Park Road/Kennedy Quay

Retention of market use and permission for event, gallery, and recreation use at the Marina Market.

2341987 · Cork City Council · Lodged 12 May 2023

Reference: 2341987
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 12 May 2023

Summary

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This application seeks retention for the change of use from a warehouse to a market and food emporium, alongside drainage and toilet works. It also seeks permission for a change of use to event, gallery, and recreation space, plus pedestrian, cycle, and parking improvements on Marina Walk.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the retention of the change of use from warehouse/distribution use to market/food emporium as well as the retention of drainage works and ancillary public toilet facilities and are applying for permission for the change of use from vacant warehouse/ distribution use to event and function/gallery/recreation use. Planning permission is also being sought for the construction of key improvements (surface treatments, lighting and pedestrian and cycle facilities) to marina walk this involves the removal of car parking spaces along marina walk which is in the ownership of the applicant. Permission is also sought for the provision of 44 no. Bicycle parking spaces and the rationalization of the existing car park required to facilitate truck movements associated with waste collection and fire tender access: 29 no. Additional spaces are proposed. Permission is sought for the above as well as drainage, staff toilet facilities, additional market units, ancillary washroom and all associated site development works at the site of the former southern fruits distribution company warehouse, centre park road/kennedy quay, cork city. Known as the 'marina market'. The principle access proposed is to the west via the existing access at marina walk and access to the south (pedestrian and cyclist only) is via the existing access at centre park road. The current access at kennedy quay is proposed to be gated and closed to the general public. A temporary 5 year permission is being sought.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed Use DevelopmentRE

“To provide and promote a mix of residential and other uses to ensure the creation of a vibrant and sustainable urban area.”

National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
48 Marina Park, Victoria Rd, Cork	Oct 2025	€700,000	384 m
20 Marina Park, Victoria Rd, Blackrock	Feb 2025	€675,000	452 m
25 Lower Glanmire Rd, Cork	Sept 2025	€277,000	460 m
7 Parkview Terrace, Victoria Rd, Cork	Jan 2026	€601,100	483 m
7 Nelsons Terrace, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork	Apr 2026	€146,000	490 m
111 Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City, Co Cork	Jun 2026	€730,000	490 m
5 Nelsons Terrace, Lower Glanmire Road, Corknot full market price	Feb 2025	€70,000	491 m
Elmon, Marina Park, Victoria Rd	Mar 2026	€870,000	497 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 received12 May 2023
Decision due5 October 2023
Decision issued27 September 2023
Grant issued8 November 2023

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