GrantedAlterationsDecided 12 February 2024

Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork

Amendments to the permitted development at Crawford Art Gallery, including internal stair reconfigurations and minor external changes.

2342527 · Cork City Council · Lodged 11 December 2023

Reference: 2342527
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 December 2023

Summary

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The application seeks permission for modest alterations to a previously permitted development at the Crawford Art Gallery, which is a protected structure. Proposed changes include the re-orientation and configuration of historical stairs, removal of a level 02 floor and wall for a new substation, reopening a bricked-up window, and minor modifications to a fire escape exit.

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Development description

Permission for amendments to he permitted development reg. Ref. 22/41598 at an overall application site area measuring 0.39 hectares at crawford art gallery cork (a protected structure), emmet place, cork city for a period of 7 years. The amendments will consist of modest alterations to the permitted development s follows: re-orientation of stairs at all levels to accord with the original 1884 stair footprint in the hill wing. Existing floor and wall on level 02 to be removed to accommodate structural works to construct new substation arrangement. Existing bricked up opening on west gable wall to be reopened to allow for new ventilation opening. Bricks to be salvaged for reuse. Removal of stair between second and third floor within the original building. Reinstatement of the 1724 lower stair flight configuration at first-floor within the existing building. Minor modification to the width (1250mm) of the fire escape exit on half moon street, part of the permitted extension. Omission of two permitted internal door openings within the existing building. Addition of acoustic treatment in four existing rooms. Modifications to window on ground floor of the hill wing. Removal of lobby in permitted café. Revision to gates on half moon street. Revised location to previously permitted proposal to reopen an existing infilled ope to the existing sculpture gallery with reveals made good. Works associated with the removal of the existing elevator in the hill wing to provide storage rooms. Removal of two chimney stacks at the rear of the existing building. Minor modifications to the height of the parapet of the gibson wing on half moon street. Lowering of portion of wall beneath existing windows on first and second floor to allow for new concealed heating pipework and manifold installation. Addition of handrails to the bottom steps of the 1884 main stair in the stair hall of the existing building. Addition of wall mounted handrails to the 1884 turret stair and the 1724 stair in the customs house portion of the existing building. Removal of rooflight to attic space (currently over existing toilets on second floor). Omission of previously approved widening of existing door between existing rooms on the second floor of the customs house portion of the existing building. Alterations to proposed pv panels. Provision of roof access system to roofs. Omission of proposed ahu on roof of the existing hill wing. Replacement of three high-level windows to create automatic opening ve

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“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area and to promote its role as a dynamic mixed used centre for community, economic, civic, cultural and residential growth.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
36 Opera Lane, Cork, Corkprice excludes VAT	Feb 2025	€290,749	112 m
38 Opera Lane, Cork, Cork	Jan 2025	€510,000	112 m
58 Opera Lane, Cork, Corkprice excludes VAT	Feb 2025	€281,938	112 m
44 Opera Lane, Cork, Cork	Jan 2026	€560,000	112 m
45 Opera Lane, Cork, Cork	May 2025	€530,000	112 m
18 Opera Lane, Cork, Corkprice excludes VAT	Apr 2025	€418,502	120 m
24 Opera Lane, Cork, Cork	Nov 2025	€10,000	120 m
12 Opera Lane, Cork, Cork	Apr 2026	€475,000	120 m

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Application received11 December 2023
Decision due13 February 2024
Decision issued12 February 2024
Grant issued25 March 2024

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