Cork University Hospital, Bishopstown Road, Cork
Construction and retention of a new Surgical Hub building and associated infrastructure at Cork University Hospital.
2342524 · Cork City Council · Lodged 8 December 2023
- Reference
- 2342524
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 8 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission and retention for a part two and part three-storey Surgical Hub building with roof-level PV panels, generator buildings, and associated infrastructure. It also includes the demolition of a medical gas store and modifications to a previously permitted staff car park.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
For permission and permission for retention for the construction of a part two and part three-storey surgical hub building with 2nd floor plant enclosure and roof level pv panels, 2 no. Generator buildings, diesel tank, exhaust scrubber building, vie (vacuum insulated evaporator) compound, a totem sign, demolition of an existing medical gas store, modifications to ref. No. 18/38122 and associated car parking, bicycle parking, signage, landscaping and site development works at cork university hospital, bishopstown road, cork. The proposed modifications to ref. No. 18/38122 includes the omission of the permitted two-storey staff car park on the west side of the hospital campus. Permission is also sought for the retention and completion for the site enabling works consisting of treatments including retaining walls.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and protect institutional and community uses.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renvyle, Wilton Ave, Cork City | May 2025 | €560,000 | 104 m |
| 15 Bishopscourt Hill, Wilton (otherwise Bishopstown), Corknot full market price | Nov 2025 | €335,000 | 141 m |
| Longwood, 24 Firgrove Lawn, Bishopstown | Dec 2025 | €333,333 | 187 m |
| St Marys, Laburnum Park, Model Farm Rd | Jun 2026 | €600,000 | 218 m |
| Torwood, Bishopstown Ave, Model Farm Rd | Mar 2025 | €610,000 | 240 m |
| 15 Merlyn Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | Jul 2025 | €670,000 | 267 m |
| Dun Angus, 7 Bishopstown Ave West, Model Farm Road | Sept 2025 | €1,050,000 | 288 m |
| 29 Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork | Feb 2025 | €475,000 | 293 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received8 December 2023
- Decision due6 May 2024
- Decision issued7 May 2024
- Grant issued17 June 2024
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