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Unit 7, Westgate Business Park, Lehenaghmore Togher

Retention of boundary walls and change of use of a business unit to an Uisce Éireann Operations Centre in Togher.

2544151 · Cork City Council · Lodged 10 September 2025

Reference: 2544151
Authority: Cork City Council
Register status: In progress
Type: RETENTION
Received: 10 September 2025

Summary

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Retention is sought for concrete boundary walls, site regrading, and yard modifications. Permission is also sought to change the use of Unit 7 from distribution/storage to an Uisce Éireann Operations Centre, including a new 271 sq.m first floor and external yard works.

Change of usecommercialutilityoffice

Floor area: 1,747 m²

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Official record

Development description

For retention permission and permission for development at a site at unit 7, westgate business park, lehenaghmore, togher, cork. Retention permission is sought for development comprising a concrete wall/concrete retaining wall along the western and southern site boundaries of the site; site regrading works and gravel surfacing; and modified yard and internal road configuration; all of which comprise alterations to the development and site layout previously permitted under reg. Ref. 19/38772 including an enlargement of the site area. Permission is sought for development which will consist of change of use of unit from distribution /storage use (as permitted under reg. Reef. 19/38772) to use as an uisce eireann operations centre; associated internal layout changes including the provision of 271 sq. M of new first floor space; minor elevational changes; provision of 2 no. Aovs at roof level; and new exterior signage (total floor areaof revised unit 7 1,747 sq. M). Permission is also sought for development comprising further external yard layout and internal road works (incorporating revisions to the yard extent and layout previously permitted under reg. Ref. 19/38772) consisting of: extension of yard area to southern side of building to provide materials storage area, a miscellaneous components storage area, a washdown area and a secured fleet vehicle holding area; reconfiguration of hardstand, vehicular circulation, pedestrian circulation and landscaping areas around unit 7; increase parking spaces from 9 no. As permitted to 11 no; perimeter security fencing and vehicular gate; internal fencing and associated vehicular gates; provision of bin enclosure; external plant (air conditioning unit, a heat pump and 2 no. Condenser units all on a concrete plinth enclosed by fence); provision of cycle parking; site lighting; and all associated site development and landscaping works.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Light Industry and Related UsesSI

“To provide for light industry and related uses.”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
6 Aisling Court, Lehenaghmore, Togher	May 2026	€375,000	125 m
21 North Ave, Matthew Hill, Lehenaghmore	Feb 2025	€405,000	313 m
14 West Ave, Laurel Brook, Lehenaghmore	Dec 2025	€415,000	369 m
5 South Ave, Matthew Hill, Cork	Jun 2025	€400,000	376 m
4 Manor Village West, Manor Farm, Lehenaghbeg	Apr 2026	€455,000	391 m
No 1 Farm Lane, Manor Farm, Lehenaghbeg	May 2026	€465,000	400 m
8 Brooke Ave, Togher, Cork	Jul 2025	€290,000	425 m
24 Ardcahon Drive, Coolkellure, Lehenaghmore	Apr 2025	€405,000	427 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.

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Application received10 September 2025

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