No. 4, University Technology Centre, Curraheen Road
Change of use of an office building to a medical and health service facility with a two-storey front extension.
2342502 · Cork City Council · Lodged 1 December 2023
- Reference
- 2342502
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert the existing office building at University Technology Centre into a medical/health service facility. The works will include a two-storey front extension to accommodate a stretcher lift, internal and external alterations, an ambulance set-down area, and associated signage and landscaping.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
For planning permission at no. 4 university technology centre, curraheen road, bishopstown, cork, t12de92 for: the change of use of the existing building from office to medical/health service. The development also includes a two-storey extension to the front of the building to provide for a stretcher lift, internal and elevational alterations, ambulance set-down, signage, landscaping and all ancillary development necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will be accessed via the existing entrance off curraheen road.
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bridgefield Grove, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Jul 2025 | €345,000 | 117 m |
| 12 Bridgefield Grove, Bishopstown, Cork | May 2025 | €420,000 | 120 m |
| 22 Bridgefield Grove, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Apr 2026 | €426,000 | 192 m |
| La Casa, Curaheen Rd, Bishopstown | Nov 2025 | €475,000 | 225 m |
| 40curraheen Rd, Bishopstown, Cork | Mar 2025 | €467,000 | 245 m |
| 54 Halldene Grove, Bishopstown, Cork | May 2025 | €473,000 | 267 m |
| 3 Curraheen Dr, Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown | Sept 2025 | €275,000 | 326 m |
| 72 Curraheen Dr, Bishopstown, Corknot full market price | Jun 2026 | €234,500 | 382 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 received1 December 2023
- Decision due9 July 2024
- Decision issued9 July 2024
- Grant issued19 August 2024
In the area
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- Granted50 m away
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074121corkLodged 10 Jan 2007Change of use
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031323corkLodged 25 Mar 2003Change of use
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Change of use from technology/business park to general office use
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- Granted90 m away
Erection of signage to front elevation and free standing sign
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041692corkLodged 15 Mar 2004Commercial
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Modifications to residential development permitted under Reg. No. 03/6984 to include alterations to unit…
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058607corkLodged 23 Nov 2005Alterations
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Extension to dwelling
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076636corkLodged 30 Mar 2007
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2241429Cork CityLodged 23 Sept 2022Extension
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