Awaiting decisionAlterationsDecision was due 30 August 2023

Student Centre, Munster Technological University, Bishopstown

Extension and alteration of Nexus Hall at MTU Bishopstown to add a mezzanine student work hub.

2342139 · Cork City Council · Lodged 6 July 2023

Reference: 2342139
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 July 2023

Summary

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The project includes the addition of a first-floor mezzanine level in the existing Nexus Hall to create a student community work hub of approximately 267 sqm. It also includes the addition of a covered external escape stair of approximately 20 sqm.

Alterationsuniversityeducationmezzanine

Floor area: 287 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the extension and alteration of the nexus hall, student centre, munster technological university, bishopstown, cork, t12t66t. The project includes the addition of a first-floor mezzanine level in the existing nexus hall to create a student's community work hub (approximately 267 sqm) and the addition of a covered external escape stair (approximately 20sqm).

Land-use zoning

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Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“To protect and provide for residential uses and amenities, local services and community, institutional, educational and civic uses.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
10 Glencairn Park, Bishopstown, Cork	Jun 2026	€340,000	279 m
Ratbeag 51a, Ros Na Glaise, Bothar Na Modh Ferme	Feb 2026	€450,000	288 m
53 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork	Aug 2025	€275,000	317 m
21 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork	Feb 2026	€286,000	333 m
68 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Cork	Aug 2025	€286,000	363 m
86 Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd, Bishopstown	Jul 2026	€287,500	372 m
Apt 107, Parchment Sq, Model Farm Rd	Dec 2025	€285,000	379 m
1 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown	Jun 2026	€410,000	381 m

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Application received6 July 2023
Decision due30 August 2023

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