Cork Developments

[Caincoat and Scarf]

Not sure how the HSA will deal with the revised application on Marina Market. They were against it last time.

 

[TheOutdoorThreadmill]

Not sure how the HSA will deal with the revised application on Marina Market. They were against it last time.

Once the new application deals with the HSA's concerns from the last time, I doubt they will have an issue.

 

[Caincoat and Scarf]

Once the new application deals with the HSA's concerns from the last time, I doubt they will have an issue.

This might mean putting a wall around the boundry to contain any explosing from te adjoining premeises.
I would the cost of this would be mega. Something like a 15 foot wall 3 feet thick all around. Not cheap

 

[Stacky]

Way cleared for redevelopment of Cork's South Docks​

Brian O'Callaghan also said he is lodging planning permission for an additional 1,325 apartments on the docklands which will be separate to the €350m development.

A computer-generated image of how the planned redevelopment of Kennedy Quay in Cork's South docks.
WED, 31 MAY, 2023 - 11:27
CÁIT CADEN

Cork developer Brian O'Callaghan confirmed that a major development in the city which will include offices, apartments, healthcare facilities and retail outlets will receive full planning permission following the withdrawal of an objection to the project.
Work on the site, located on Cork’s docklands, including laying water pipes is expected to commence in September or October of this year and then building activity is set to start early next year.

Way cleared for ambitious redevelopment of Cork city’s South Docks after appeals are withdrawn​

A spokesperson for O’Callaghan Properties (OCP) told The Echo today that the appeals have been withdrawn, clearing the way for the redevelopment to begin.

The way has now been cleared for the ambitious redevelopment of Cork city’s South Docks after appeals against two planning applications have been withdrawn.

AMY NOLAN
The way has now been cleared for the ambitious redevelopment of Cork city’s South Docks after appeals against two planning applications have been withdrawn.
In December 2021, O’Callaghan Properties (OCP), through Leeside Quays Ltd, lodged a planning application with Cork City Council seeking 10-year planning permission for a mixed-use development comprising four new buildings and the conversion of the long-idle Odlums building as well as a separate planning application with the council seeking 10-year planning permission for a proposed rehabilitation hospital, all within the city’s South Docklands.
Cork City Council granted conditional planning permission for both developments, but appeals were subsequently lodged with An Bord Pleanála (ABP).
A spokesperson for OCP told The Echo today that the appeals have been withdrawn, clearing the way for the redevelopment to begin.

“The site works will commence in Q4 on Kennedy Quay.
“All things going well it’s hoped that construction will begin in the middle of 2024.
“It is likely that the development will commence with apartment construction,” the spokesperson said.
“OCP is delighted that the way is now clear for the roll-out of this very significant project for the Docklands and for the city.”
First-party appeals had been lodged by Leeside Quays Limited against conditions attached to Cork City Council’s approval of both developments.
Both conditions relate to the maximum parking permitted by the council.
However, this appeal by Leeside Quays Limited has been withdrawn to allow the developments to proceed.
Third-party appeals had also been lodged with ABP in respect of both developments.
These appeals were lodged by Southern Milling Limited but have now also been withdrawn.
Developments
The planning application lodged in December 2021 for the mixed-use development sought permission to demolish the R&H Hall silos and to construct four buildings in which office space, cafés, convenience retail and 80 apartments would be developed in blocks ranging from nine to 12 storeys over a double basement.
The applicants also sought permission for a range of conservation works including part demolition, alterations, extension and change of use of the Odlums building to provide the likes of office space, food and beverage space, a cinema including a bar/dining area and 84 apartments.

The creation of amenity areas for residents and visitors and a public realm plan also formed part of the application.
Cork City Council sought further information before deciding on the application which resulted in some changes.
One request was that the developers would consider retaining a portion of the R&H Hall silos.
Responding, OCP said that a review concluded that there would be “significant financial and safety implications” associated with retaining a portion of R&H Hall “if its retention is possible at all”.
However, architects Henry J Lyons on behalf of the applicants, have said that the existing building offers “a number of cues from which a sensitive response can be formed that pays tribute to the industrial and maritime heritage of the area”.
Meanwhile, the proposed rehabilitation hospital is set to be operated by ORPEA Group, a French multinational healthcare company.
Speaking about further ambitions, the spokesperson for OCP said the company intends to lodge a further application for more residential development elsewhere in the South Docks.
“Within the next few weeks, O’Callaghan Properties are submitting a separate planning application for 1,325 apartments on the Goulding site [near Kennedy Quay],” they said.
“That planning permission is dependent on Gouldings getting planning permission to move that operation to the former IFI [Irish Fertiliser Industries] site in Marino Point. That is under appeal at the moment.”

 

[Caincoat and Scarf]

Re the Marina Market latest planning application some of the submissions are from Coolemore Properties and some are from Urban Green.
Hard to fathom what is going on but this needs to be sorted as the confusion could trip up the application .

 

[TheOutdoorThreadmill]

Mango to start overhaul of former Quills store in Cork City centre

The Spanish fashion brand is hoping to have the store open after the summer, creating 10 jobs

www.irishexaminer.com

 

[Stacky]

Developer seeks approval for largest ever residential development in Cork city centre​

Details revealed of plans for 1,325 residential units on the site of former Gouldings fertiliser plant​

Artist's impression of the Cork docklands development by O'Callaghan Properties, which has been described as potentially one of the biggest ever regeneration projects undertaken in the country
Barry Roche
Fri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
A planning application for the largest ever residential development in Cork city centre is to be lodged with Cork City Council in the coming days for a site in the city’s docklands which has been described as one of the biggest ever regeneration projects undertaken in the country.
O’Callaghan Properties has unveiled details of plans for 1,325 residential units, comprising apartments and duplexes, on a 7.5-hectares site of the former Gouldings fertiliser plant on Centre Park Road off Cork’s south docks.
The developer’s managing director Brian O’Callaghan said the project will involve the construction of 658 one-bedroom units, 465 two-bedroom units and 202 three- bedroom units, in 10 buildings ranging in height from two to 14 storeys.
Mr O’Callaghan said the project, incorporating 25,000 square metres of public open space, would establish large-scale residential availability near Cork city centre in one of the largest regeneration projects in Ireland.

Developer seeks approval for largest ever residential development in Cork city centre​

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Artist's impression of Cork docklands scheme by O'Callaghan Properties.
“This project will be an exemplar for the 15-minute city concept, will be highly sustainable and be served by efficient public transport. It will be an example of the emerging new city and will make an even bigger statement on the attractiveness of Docklands as a location to work and live,” he said.
Mr O’Callaghan said that the public open space will include play and exercise areas while there are also proposals for cafes/restaurants with outdoor seating areas, service retail units and a convenience retail store at ground-floor level across the entire development.

The development will also include a stand-alone two-storey creche and will involve the construction of pedestrian and cycle links and road crossings with a proposal to locate a mobility hub, where people can switch from one mode of transport to another, on Centre Park Road.
The project is dependent on Gouldings, which currently uses the site as a storage area, being successful in moving their operations to the former IFI plant at Marino Point in Cork Harbour. Cork County Council granted Gouldings planning permission, but the decision is under appeal to An Bord Pleanála.
Meanwhile, O’Callaghan Properties say that if planning is granted for the first phase of the project on Centre Park Road without any major delays, the company would hope to start construction on some 300 apartments in mid-2024, with construction likely to take some two years.


*Local politicians and local cranks please start objecting to new homes etc shortly.

 

[Stacky]

THU, 15 JUN, 2023 - 21:06

Cork Luas route to be revealed in July​

"We need to believe that the Cork Luas is a real project that will enhance public transport for all."

The NTA said that it anticipates the non-statutory consultation will begin in the early part of July, after the preferred route is identified.

JOHN BOHANE
THE emerging preferred route for the proposed Cork Luas project is expected to be announced in the early part of next month, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed.
The NTA said, in a parliamentary question (PQ) response to the Labour Party, that it anticipates the non-statutory consultation will begin in the early part of July, after the preferred route is identified. It also revealed that the expenditure on the project to date is €1,810,429.84.
The deputy chief executive of the NTA, Hugh Creegan, said in response to a query from Cork TD Seán Sherlock that the light rail proposal for Cork is currently at the concept development and options selection phase.
“Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is developing the Luas Cork project in line with the requirements of the public spending code and NTA project approval guidelines.

"The project is currently at the concept development and options selection phase. During this phase feasible options are considered, and an emerging preferred route is identified.”
Mr Creegan said non-statutory public consultation will be held after the identification of the emerging preferred route. “Following the identification of an emerging preferred route, non-statutory public consultation will be held to allow all members of the public and interested parties to provide feedback on the proposal. It is anticipated that the non-statutory consultation will commence in early July.
“The preparation of the preliminary design and preliminary business case for Luas Cork will commence during the next phase of the project following the identification of the preferred route.”
Labour rep for the city’s south-east ward, Peter Horgan, welcomed the news. “I am glad that we now have a certain date for the route publication. We need to believe that the Cork Luas is a real project that will enhance public transport for all.
“We need public transport advocates across all political parties and none. Let’s see the route, let’s hear the views and let’s allow Cork to do its bit in reducing carbon emissions through sustainable, affordable, and reliable public transport.”
The proposed Cork Luas would run from Ballincollig on the western outskirts to Mahon Point in the east.

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[Stacky]

SUN, 25 JUN, 2023 - 09:10

Plans on track for Blackpool and Blarney train stations​

A delegation of Cork councillors enjoyed a preview of the new prototype trains that could one day operate on the Cork commuter railway lines in the years to come.
EOIN KELLEHER
PLANNING permission for train stations at Blarney and Blackpool will be sought within the next year a local councillor has said as he surveyed the trains that could become a common sight on Leeside.
A delegation of Cork councillors enjoyed a preview of the new prototype trains that could one day operate on the Cork commuter railway lines in the years to come.
The prototype train is on display in the Inchicore railway works in Dublin, which was visited recently by Cork City councillors Oliver Moran, Colette Finn, and Alan O’Connor, along with local area reps Louise Jordan and Honoré Kamegni — all of the Green Party.
They were joined with Darren McAdam-O’Connell of the Cork Transport and Mobility Forum, who spoke with AJ Cronin, delivery manager with Irish Rail.

“It’s very clear that Irish Rail are committed to delivering the project exactly as it’s described in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy,” Mr Moran told The Echo.
“That means new stations and a commuter service running every 10 minutes between Mallow, Cork, and Cobh/Midleton, with a train every five minutes on an overlap between Kent Station and Glounthaune.
“They’re confident that the growth in rail use in Cork after covid, the take-up of the Leap card services from Mallow, and the latest 15-minute service to Little Island shows the demand is there among commuters,” said Mr Moran.
“There’s already €185m works underway upgrading the line. However, these are all engineering works. They’re vital to delivering the project, but they’re not visible to commuters directly.”
Irish Rail will look for planning permission for stations at Blackpool and Blarney in the next 12 months, he said.
“Planning permission for the two new stations will mean the project starts moving into the domain of changes that mean a real step-change for customers. Irish Rail were adamant they want to go for planning permission for the two stations ‘in the next 12 months’. In the meantime, they’ve offered to share artists impressions of the plans.

“The Blarney plans will include a park and ride, finally, for the north side. That has the promise to really make a difference for people. It means people coming to Cork will be able to park up and get the train in to the city. For anyone who uses the Red Cow Luas stop to get into Dublin, they’ll know how easy that makes visiting the city.
“Construction won’t begin until 2026 because there’s a sequence of engineering works that need to be in place first. That’s because the new commuter stations will need to share the line with intercity services that are already there. The new all-electric trains will also need new depots to charge their batteries.
“However, a very important point made is that this commitment on the part of Irish Rail needs to be followed through with continued funding in this year’s budget. They have the plans and they’re ready to do it. They need the same commitment to continue from the national Government.
“I know from talking to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, that he’s committed. He’s very knowledgeable about Cork and has family connections here.
"We have other high-powered ministers based in Cork, the Tánaiste, the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Enterprise and Employment. They need to make sure nothing delays the new stations in this year’s budget and that it’s full speed ahead from here,” added Mr Moran.

Iarnród Éireann will shortly issue an Invitation to Tender for a Multi-Disciplinary Consultant to progress the scope of services for the projects in Cork, said a spokesperson for Irish Rail.
The new stations will be at Blarney/Stoneview, Monard, Blackpool/Kilbarry, Tivoli, Dunkettle, Ballynoe, Carrigtwohill West and Water Rock, along with track and civil works, a new fleet depot, and electrification.
This work will include the preliminary design and statutory approvals process and is expected to be completed in Quarter Four of 2024.

 

[Caincoat and Scarf]

The HSA were against it previously now there is no objection. What changed? I note there was a different inspector.