GrantedCommercialDecided 22 April 2025

McDonalds Restaurant, Douglas, Cork

Internal and external upgrades, extension, and drive-thru improvements at McDonald's in Douglas.

2543679 · Cork City Council · Lodged 26 February 2025

Reference: 2543679
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 26 February 2025

Summary

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The development consists of extensive upgrades to the restaurant, including kitchen and dining extensions, a new entrance lobby, and drive-thru improvements. Roof-level solar panels, new EV charging points, and outdoor seating are also proposed.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development at mcdonald's restaurant, douglas, cork, t12k840. The development will consist of proposed external and internal modifications/ upgrade works including new entrance lobby with new sliding door and glazing, new internals doors and walls, extension works to provide increased kitchen and dining areas, with internal alterations to facilitate all modifications/ upgrade works, and associated works, and associated works; new booth windows to replace existing; new fast-forward booth and associated bay; new cladding and gates to existing corral; new plant equipment and solar panels at roof level; upgrade works to existing windows; new elevational signage; improvement works to the existing elevations including new finishes and cladding; new windows and doors; improvements to drive-thru including new height restrictor and canopies and new road markings; partial re-configuration of existing car park to provide improved grill bays and accessible bays, and new ev charging points, new customer bins to replace existing; landscaping works including outdoor furniture/ seating area with umbrellas and lamps; boundary treatment works; and all associated works to facilitate the proposed development.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

District CentreDC

“To provide for the development and enhancement of district centres as mixed-use centres and as primary locations for retail, economic and residential growth.”

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
3 Gartan Park, Douglas, Cork	Jun 2025	€375,000	125 m
Toneyville, Nr Gartan Park, East Douglas	May 2025	€300,000	163 m
7 Douglas Close, Douglas, Cork	Feb 2025	€537,000	193 m
5 Adare Mews, Douglas, Cork	Dec 2025	€210,000	203 m
The Orchard, Rochestown Rd, Cork	Oct 2025	€1,350,000	248 m
8 The Gardens, Douglas Village, Douglas	Apr 2026	€355,000	270 m
Orchard Villa, Rochestown Rd, Cork	May 2025	€560,000	291 m
20 Douglas Wells, Well Rd, Cork	Feb 2025	€460,000	299 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

Timeline

Application received26 February 2025
Decision due22 April 2025
Decision issued22 April 2025
Grant issued3 June 2025

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