GrantedDecided 29 November 2018Cork County Council

The Former Convent of Mercy Main Street, Chapel Square Chapel Lane and The Back Rd, Pembroke Passage West, Co. Cork

Planning application 17/7272
DecisionConditional grant
Decided29 November 2018
Application typePERMISSION
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Application description published by Cork County Council.
A mixed use development at the former Convent of Mercy. The proposed development will consist of Permission for 1). Demolition of existing former school buildings on Main Street, inc. former school yard walls to corner with Chapel Square, outbuildings and temporary structures within the convent grounds, along with minor demolitions to rear of convent building, 2). Construction of new town centre building on Main Street to comprise of two no. shop units at ground with 17 no. apartments over at first, second and third floor dropping to two floors over ground to Chapel Square, with parking to rear at ground floor level, 3). Renovation and conversion of former convent building into 18 number apartments to include minor alterations to rear and side facades, reconstruction of derelict former chapel wing to south onto Convent Lane whilst retaining front facade, 18 no. domestic bin stores to serve apartments in the convent building along with construction of bin store to south eastern side of the convent building. 4) Construction of 13 no. detached homes on Convent grounds, 5) Provision of new vehicular entrance and access road to detached homes and convent from The Back Rd. 6) Modified vehicular entrance at Main Street to access town centre building. 7) All associated ancillary development works including access roads drainage, parking for 54 cars, footpaths and public amenity areas.

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