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
AI-generatedThe 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.
- Residential units
- 5
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 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
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Parkview Terrace, Victoria Rd, Cork | Jan 2026 | €601,100 | 190 m |
| 4 Kingston Avenue, Victoria Road, Cork | Jun 2025 | €566,000 | 261 m |
| 19 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Rd, Cork | Sept 2025 | €273,150 | 303 m |
| Brentville, Victoria Rd, Cork | May 2026 | €950,000 | 308 m |
| 75 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Road, Cork | Oct 2025 | €295,000 | 343 m |
| 6 Hibernian Buildings, Albert Road, Cork | Oct 2025 | €240,000 | 346 m |
| 13 Marina Terrace, Albert Rd, Cork | Jul 2025 | €355,000 | 351 m |
| 9 Elizabeth Terrace, Albert Rd, Cork | Jan 2026 | €285,000 | 354 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received3 October 2025
- Decision due27 November 2025
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