GrantedAlterationsDecided 7 May 2024

Kennedy Quay, Marina Walk and Mill Road, South Docklands

Modifications to the permitted redevelopment of the Odlum's Building, a protected structure in Cork's South Docklands.

2442613 · Cork City Council · Lodged 22 January 2024

Reference: 2442613
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 22 January 2024

Summary

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The proposal seeks modifications to a permitted mixed-use development to separate the Odlum's Building from the building to its rear, creating two standalone structures. It includes reducing the height of the permitted extension by one storey, making the Odlum's Building six storeys fronting Kennedy Quay, and changing ground, first, and fifth-floor uses.

Alterationsdocklandsheritageredevelopment

Storeys: 6

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development which will consist of modifications to the mixed-use development (as permitted under cork city council planning reference 21/40702) at kennedy quay, marina walk, and mill road, in the south docklands, cork city. The proposed modifications relate to the previously permitted redevelopment of the odlum’s building (protected structure rps ref. Ps856) and previously permitted development to the rear of this building only. The proposal will create a separation between the odlum’s building and the permitted building to the rear to form 2 no. Standalone buildings which also results in the omission of the permitted glass canopy over the central courtyard. The development for which permission is sought consists of the following modifications to the odlum’s building: reduction in height of the permitted extension by 1 no. Storey. The odlum’s building will now be 6 no. Storeys fronting kennedy quay. Modifications and increase to the western part of the odlum’s extension and infilling of void areas on 1st and 2nd floor levels of the main building. Changes to the permitted uses on the ground, first and fifth floors as follows: ground floor – from a variety of uses (including retail, rooftop entry, concierge, and residential amenity) to café/ bar/ retail / office (use to be confirmed prior to occupation) and reception. First floor – from boutique shop/café to office at 1st floor level. Fifth floor – from variety of uses (including conference and meeting rooms, main kitchen and associated building support uses) to café/bar/office (use to be confirmed prior to occupation). All associated modifications to the odlum’s building including amendments to access points, internal reconfiguration and minor elevational changes associated with the extension amendments and changes of use, and reconfiguration of roof plant areas. And the following modifications to the previously permitted building to the rear of odlum’s: change of use from cinema entry/café at ground floor level and cinema at 1st floor level to 14 no. Additional apartments comprising of 7 no. 1 bedroom units; 5 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Modifications to the ground floor layout to accommodate 9 no. Additional car parking spaces (including 1 no. Disability space and 2 no. Electric vehicles spaces) accessed from marina walk. Provision of 172 no. Cycle parking spaces, and waste storage, plant, and ancillary services for the buildings. All associated modifications associated

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Mixed Use DevelopmentRE

“To provide and promote a mix of residential and other uses to ensure the creation of a vibrant and sustainable urban area.”

National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
7 Parkview Terrace, Victoria Rd, Cork	Jan 2026	€601,100	197 m
4 Kingston Avenue, Victoria Road, Cork	Jun 2025	€566,000	271 m
19 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Rd, Cork	Sept 2025	€273,150	308 m
Brentville, Victoria Rd, Cork	May 2026	€950,000	321 m
75 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Road, Cork	Oct 2025	€295,000	349 m
6 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Road, Cork	Oct 2025	€240,000	351 m
13 Marina Terrace, Albert Rd, Cork	Jul 2025	€355,000	361 m
9 Elizabeth Terrace, Albert Rd, Cork	Jan 2026	€285,000	361 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

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Application received22 January 2024
Decision due9 May 2024
Decision issued7 May 2024
Grant issued17 June 2024

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