Munster Technological University, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown
Upgrades to the facade of the 1974 building at Munster Technological University, including new stairs and lift blocks.
2342560 · Cork City Council · Lodged 20 December 2023
- Reference
- 2342560
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of upgrading the 1974 building facade with a new insulated render system and fenestration. It also includes external signage, the construction of seven external stairs and lift blocks, and all associated site works.
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Official record
Development description
For a 10 year grant of planning permission for proposed development to consist of the upgrading of 1974 building façade including fenestration and new insulated render system throughout with external signage and the construction of 7 no. External stairs and lift blocks, and all associated site works.
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glencairn Park, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 205 m |
| 1 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €410,000 | 260 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €390,000 | 265 m |
| Belton Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | Apr 2025 | €195,000 | 284 m |
| Kilronan, 56 Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €350,000 | 296 m |
| 8 Melbourne Mews, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2025 | €160,000 | 312 m |
| 6 Melbourn Mews, Bishopstown, Cork | Sept 2025 | €345,000 | 349 m |
| St Michaels, 81 Uam Var Ave, Bishopstown | Dec 2025 | €340,000 | 350 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 received20 December 2023
- Decision due16 April 2024
- Decision issued16 April 2024
- Grant issued27 May 2024
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