2442696
Permission for the following development fronting on to Shandon Street and Farren's Quay, Cork comprising modifications to the existing protected structures (Ref no.s PS310 and PS311 located at 60/61 Shandon Street) to provide 9 no. residential units, consisting of 8 no. studio apartments and 1 no. 1-bed apartment and all other ancillary development at 60/61 Shandon Street/ Farren's Quay, Cork. The proposed development includes a change of use from commercial to residential at ground floor level. The existing public house and storage area at lower ground floor/ basement area will remain unchanged.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development consists of the sensitive renovation and conversion of a derelict protected structure in a city centre location into five residential units, which aligns with the zoning objective to consolidate the urban core and complies with national guidelines for compact growth and heritage preservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use and renovation is consistent with the City Centre zoning objective to consolidate the central area and promote residential growth.
- Concerns regarding bicycle and bin storage are mitigated by the site's urban location, proximity to public cycling infrastructure, and the reduction in unit density from 9 to 5 via further information.
- The project will restore a prominent derelict protected structure, enhancing the character of the Shandon Architectural Conservation Area without negatively impacting residential amenity.