Munster Technological University, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown
Construction of a part single, part three-storey indoor athletics centre at Munster Technological University.
2442992 · Cork City Council · Lodged 7 June 2024
- Reference
- 2442992
- Authority
- Cork City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a high-performance indoor athletics centre with sports laboratories, classrooms, studios, and plant levels. It will feature a link to the existing MTU Arena, an external roof terrace, 342 sqm of rooftop photovoltaic panels, and associated landscaping.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 5,330 m²
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 is sought to construct a part single/part three storey high performance indoor athletics centre with associated sports laboratories, classrooms, studios and plant level (approx. Area 5330sqm), and proposed link to existing mtu arena (phase
- Building, along with an external roof terrace, new photovoltaic panels on rooftop (area-342 sqm), new external lighting; new signage and assoicted landscaping, site and services works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, retain and enhance the range and quality of sports facilities and grounds.”
National zoning type: Active open space
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glencairn Park, Bishopstown, Cork | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 363 m |
| Belton Lawn, Bishopstown, Cork | Apr 2025 | €195,000 | 385 m |
| 1 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €410,000 | 423 m |
| 2 The Orchard, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €390,000 | 428 m |
| 116 Uam Var Dr, Bishopstown, Cork | May 2025 | €465,000 | 443 m |
| Ratbeag 51a, Ros Na Glaise, Bothar Na Modh Ferme | Feb 2026 | €450,000 | 457 m |
| Kilronan, 56 Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown | Jun 2026 | €350,000 | 457 m |
| St Michaels, 81 Uam Var Ave, Bishopstown | Dec 2025 | €340,000 | 462 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 June 2024
- Decision due12 February 2025
- Decision issued12 February 2025
- Grant issued24 March 2025
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