Planning Permission Ireland
Awaiting decisionChange of useDecision was due 27 November 2025

Site at the rear of the, Odlums Building Kennedy Quay, Marina Walk Mill Road in the

Change of use from commercial to five apartments behind the Odlums Building in Cork.

2544210 · Cork City Council · Lodged 3 October 2025

Reference
2544210
Authority
Cork City Council
Register status
In progress
Type
PERMISSION
Received
3 October 2025

Summary

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The application proposes a change of use at ground floor level from cafe, bar, and retail uses to 5 residential apartments. The site is located behind the Odlums Building, which is a protected structure.

Change of useapartmentsdocklandsprotected structure
Residential units
5

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development for a change of use and associated amendments to a previously permitted building on a site at the rear of the odlums building (protected structure rps ref. Ps856), kennedy quay, marina walk, mill road, in the south docklands, cork city. The proposed development amends the mixed-use development permitted by cork city council reg. Ref. 21/40702, which was subsequently amended by reg. Ref. 24/42613. The development will consist of the following amendments to the permitted development: change of use from a variety of permitted uses at ground floor level that included 'cafe/bar' and 'gym/temporary exhibition/gallery/retail/cafe/bakery' to 5 no. Residential apartments (4 no. 2 bedroom units and 1 no. 1 bedroom unit). Associated modifications to the permitted building including: elevational changes; the provision of 5 no. Additional bicycle spaces; adjustments at roof level to facilitate the provision of additional amenity space; a c. 665mm reduction in floor height between ground and first floor level due to the proposed change of use; modifications to stairs and lobby to northeast corner of building; modifications to landscaping within the courtyard; the relocation of 12 no. Visitor bicycle parking spaces.

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

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
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
7 Parkview Terrace, Victoria Rd, CorkJan 2026€601,100190 m
4 Kingston Avenue, Victoria Road, CorkJun 2025€566,000261 m
19 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Rd, CorkSept 2025€273,150303 m
Brentville, Victoria Rd, CorkMay 2026€950,000308 m
75 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Road, CorkOct 2025€295,000343 m
6 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Road, CorkOct 2025€240,000346 m
13 Marina Terrace, Albert Rd, CorkJul 2025€355,000351 m
9 Elizabeth Terrace, Albert Rd, CorkJan 2026€285,000354 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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  1. Application received3 October 2025
  2. Decision due27 November 2025

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