21 Apr 2025
The proposed development provides for the construction of a 7-storey apartment block consisting of 2 no. 4-bedroom apartments, 1 no. 5-bedroom apartments, 8 no. 6-bedroom apartments, 5 no. 7-bedroom apartments, 5 no. 8 bedroom apartments with ancillary common room and office/reception and all associated ancillary site works.
24 Sep 2024
An Bord Pleanala Grant Permission with Conditions
The proposed development is for a Strategic Housing Development at The Former Finbarr Galvin Motor Dealership, Fronting on to Victoria Cross Road and Orchard Road, Bishopstown, Cork comprising:
1. The demolition of existing structures on site; and
2. The construction of 78 no. student accommodation apartments (ranging in size from single bed studio apartments to 8-bed apartments) comprising a total of 206 no. bed spaces in 1 no. 6 storey block;
3. Student amenity facilities including a study area, games room, lounge space, laundry room and server/ICT room;
4. The provision of landscaping and amenity areas including a courtyard space (including modifications to the external amenity area of the student accommodation scheme permitted under An Bord Pleanála Ref. ABP- 306714-20), 1 no. rooftop terrace and a riverfront amenity incorporating a pedestrian and cycle path accessing onto Ashbrook Heights and Orchard Road;
5. The provision of a set down area, 1 no. access point (for emergency vehicles only), footpaths and repositioned pedestrian crossing and associated tactile paving on Orchard Road;
6. The provision of a new junction build out at the junction of Orchard Road and Victoria Cross Road;
7. The provision of footpaths and landscaped areas along Victoria Cross Road; and
8. All associated ancillary development including pedestrian/cyclist facilities, lighting, drainage, boundary treatments, bin and bicycle storage and plant at ground and roof top levels.
A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.
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