Rearden's Bar, Little Cross Street, Cork City
Retention of an awning and outdoor seating area, and installation of a glass shelter at Rearden's Bar.
2342538 · Cork City Council · Lodged 13 December 2023
- Reference
- 2342538
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 13 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the retention of an existing fixed awning structure and a raised external seating area surrounded by timber fencing and planters. The application also proposes the installation of a new metal frame structure with fixed glass panels to create a sheltered seating enclosure with emergency exit doors.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Permission for
- The retention of an existing fixed awning structure consisting of a prefabricated galvanized frame bolted to existing block wall, metal tension rods, and a retractable red and white striped awning material covering
- The retention of existing raised external seating area surrounded by a timber panel fence, stud wall and timber planters
- The installation of a metal frame structure with fixed toughened glass panels, to be fitted on top of the existing stud wall to create a sheltered seating enclosure. The proposed structure will be 500mm below the existing awning structure all round. The proposed enclosure will include 3 no. Emergency exit doors facing onto little cross street as well as two additional metal frame doors with glass and cladding to be located at either end of the enclosure
- All associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt.1, 23 A - Washington Street, Cork | Apr 2025 | €525,000 | 27 m |
| Apt.1, 23 A - Washington Street, Cork | Jul 2025 | €525,000 | 27 m |
| 20d, Wilton Manor, Wilton | May 2026 | €310,000 | 44 m |
| Apt 2b, Hanover Street, Cork | Nov 2025 | €300,000 | 52 m |
| Apartment 1, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 87 m |
| Apartment 2, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 97 m |
| Apartment 3, 14 South Main Street, Cork | May 2025 | €153,333 | 97 m |
| Apt 1, 14 Washington St, Cork City | Apr 2026 | €780,000 | 99 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 received13 December 2023
- Decision due15 February 2024
- Decision issued15 February 2024
- Grant issued27 September 2024
- Appeal submitted12 March 2024
- Appeal decided27 September 2024
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